Dugas sign

The Dugas levy is also known as the "shoulder acceptance test", "shoulder test" and "Dugas test". One of the main methods of examination for shoulder dislocation. 1 The patient flexes the elbow joint of the affected side, and the palm rests on the opposite shoulder. If the inside of the elbow joint cannot be attached to the chest wall, it is positive. 2 The patient flexed the affected elbow joint and placed the same side on the chest wall. If the affected side of the hand could not touch the contralateral shoulder, it was also positive. Intrinsic positive can diagnose shoulder dislocation. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: physical examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Normal value: no Above normal: negative: Normal: The test result is negative. Positive: The test results were positive, and the positive test can diagnose the shoulder dislocation. Tips: Check your relaxation and follow the doctor's instructions. Normal value The test result was negative. Clinical significance Abnormal results: the test results were positive, and the positive test can diagnose the shoulder dislocation. People who need to be examined: people whose shoulders are not free and have abnormal pain. Precautions Taboo before inspection: no special contraindications. Requirements for inspection: Check your relaxation and follow the doctor's instructions. Inspection process The patient flexed the affected elbow joint and the palm rested on the opposite shoulder. The patient flexes the affected elbow joint and causes the ipsilateral side to fit snugly against the chest wall. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: None. Adverse reactions and risks There are no related complications and hazards.

The material in this site is intended to be of general informational use and is not intended to constitute medical advice, probable diagnosis, or recommended treatments.