Homans' sign

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Info bulb.pngDescribed by John Homans

Pain in the calf on brisk dorsiflexion of the foot with the knee in the flexed position. It is associated with deep vein thrombosis, but lacks sensitivity and specificity.[1]


References

  1. ↑ O'Donnell TF, Abbott WM, Athanasoulis CA, Millan VG, Callow AD. Diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis in the outpatient by venography. Surgery, gynecology & obstetrics. 1980 Jan; 150(1):69-74.
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