thumb nail sliding test

The thumb nail sliding test is to slide from the top to the bottom of the tibia surface with the back of the thumb nail to check for obvious pain, and the tibiofibular fracture can be diagnosed. Thumb nail sliding test examination process: the patient takes the supine position, the knee joint is straight, and the examineor slides from the top to the bottom along the surface of the tibia with the back of the thumb nail. 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 occurred. Positive: If there is obvious pain, it may be a fracture of the tibia. Tips: Check your relaxation, face it positively, and actively cooperate with the inspection. Normal value The result of the test was negative. No pain occurred. Clinical significance Abnormal results: The test result is positive, that is, the back of the thumb nail slides from top to bottom along the surface of the tibia. If there is obvious pain, it may be a fracture of the tibia. People who need to be examined: people with abnormal pain when walking on their legs. Positive results may be diseases: tibiofibular fractures, dislocation of the humerus 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 was placed in the supine position and the knee joint was straightened. The examiner slid from top to bottom along the surface of the tibia with the back of the thumb nail. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: None. Adverse reactions and risks Nothing.

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