Straight leg ankle test

The straight leg ankle extension test is an auxiliary examination method used to check whether the veins are normal. Deep venous thrombosis: It usually occurs in the calf vein or iliac vein. It has local pain and swelling, and it becomes worse when walking. The straight leg ankle test (Homan sign) was positive and the compression gastrocnemius test (Neuhof sign) was positive. Through this examination, the corresponding symptoms can be judged.

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