bowstring test

The bowstring test, also known as the sitting knee test (Gaensken), is to straighten the knee joint and check for sciatica. Let the patient sit on the edge of the bed or on the stool, keep the head and waist straight, the two calves naturally sag, and then the patient will gradually straighten the knee joint of the affected limb, or the examiner presses the armpit of the affected limb by hand, and then gradually expands the knee joint. Straighten out. Basic Information Specialist classification: neurological examination classification: neuroelectrophysiology 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. There was no pain. Positive: The test result is positive, that is, the knee joint is gradually straightened, the pain is aggravated and the radiation pain is positive, and it is found in sciatica. Tips: Check your relaxation, you should face it positively and actively cooperate with the inspection. Normal value The result of the test was negative. There was no pain. Clinical significance Abnormal result The test result is positive, that is, the knee joint is gradually straightened, the pain is aggravated and the radiation pain is positive, and it is found in sciatica. People who need to be examined have abnormal pain in their legs. Positive results may be diseases: sciatic nerve injury, hemiplegia precautions Inappropriate crowd: None. 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 Let the patient sit on the edge of the bed or on the stool, keep the head and waist straight, the two calves naturally sag, and then the patient will gradually straighten the knee joint of the affected limb, or the examiner presses the armpit of the affected limb by hand, and then gradually expands the knee joint. Straighten out. Not suitable for the crowd There are no special taboos. Adverse reactions and risks Generally no complications occur.

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