heel test

The buttock test (ELY test) is used to check for diseases that cause low back pain and is mainly used for the diagnosis of lumbar or lumbosacral joint diseases. The patient was placed in a prone position and the two lower extremities were straight. The doctor stands on one side and holds the patient's ankle in one hand, causing the knee to bend and the patient's heel to reach the buttocks. 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: The result of the test was negative. No pain. Positive: The test result is positive, that is, the knee joint is flexed, and the heel is brought into contact with the buttocks. Such as lumbar or lumbosacral joint disease, it causes low back pain. Tips: Check your relaxation, you should face it positively and actively cooperate with the inspection. Normal value The result of the test was negative. No pain. Clinical significance Abnormal results: The test result is positive, that is, the knee joint is flexed, and the heel is brought into contact with the buttocks. Such as lumbar or lumbosacral joint disease, it causes low back pain. People who need to be examined: people with symptoms of low back pain. Positive results may be diseases: lumbar spinal stenosis, lumbar spondylosis considerations Taboo before inspection: no special contraindications. Requirements for inspection: Check the feelings of relaxation, should face positively, and actively cooperate with the inspection. Inspection process The patient is in a prone position, and the lower limbs are straightened. After the examiner holds the ankle, the knee is flexed and the heel is brought into contact with the buttocks. Such as lumbar or lumbosacral joint disease, it causes low back pain. Not suitable for the crowd There are no special taboos. Adverse reactions and risks Nothing.

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