Venous pressure test

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Test for the diagnosis of phlebothromboses, the painfulness under pressure is tested at defined points (see Table 1).

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Pressure pain points (lower extremity)

Designation	Localization
Meyer pressure points	Inner side tibial edge
Ducuing-calf pain	Calf Muscles
War-black pressure pain	3-4 Cross finger below the hollow of the knee
Thigh pressure pain	Adductor slit, front thigh
Bisgaard sign	calcaneomalleolar region
Payr sign	sole of foot
Homan sign	Wade
Moses sign	Wade

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer