extensor digitorum longus muscle strength test

The long extensor muscle strength test is a method to check whether the lateral muscles have sputum or spasm. The main function of the extensor digitorum longus is to extend the 2nd to 5th toe, reach the foot, abduct the foot and make the foot forward. When the tendon is stretched, it is difficult to extend the lateral toe 4 sides. Basic Information Specialist classification: neurological examination classification: neuroelectrophysiology Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: Before you check, you should relax your mind and prevent excessive muscle tension and affect your muscle strength. Normal value The foot can freely stretch, outreach and swing forward. Clinical significance Abnormal result The main function of the extensor digitorum longus is to extend the 2nd to 5th toe, reach the foot, abduct the foot and make the foot forward. In this tendon, it is difficult to extend the lateral toe 4, which is a sign of paralysis of the deep sacral nerve (derived from the lumbar 4 to the medulla). People who need to be checked A patient with a long extensor tendon. Precautions Contraindications before examination: Relax before the examination to prevent excessive muscle tension and affect the results of muscle strength examination. Requirements for inspection: Do not stretch excessively when the toe is straight. Do not stretch too much when the foot cannot be abducted or forward. Inspection process The paralyzed patient straightens the proximal toe of the 2nd to 5th toes, the examiner gives the impedance, and touches the tense tendon on the back of the foot to measure its muscle strength. The patient is allowed to perform stretching, foot abduction and pre-rotation of the foot to see if it can be completed. Not suitable for the crowd Patients with injuries and disabilities in the lower limbs themselves, especially those with toe injuries. Adverse reactions and risks Generally no adverse reactions.

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