Homan's sign
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Etiology
- present in 10-20% of patients with deep vein thrombosis
- may be seen in any cause of calf inflammation
Clinical manifestations
- calf pain on dorsiflexion of the foot with the knee slightly flexed
More general terms
References
- ↑ Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 283