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ILIOPSOAS MUSCLE [3 records]

Record 1 2017-10-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

A maneuver used to detect intrathecal or extrathecal pathology(herniated disc), or pathologic pressure on the theca(wrapping of the cord) : the patient, lying supine on the examining table, raises his extended legs to a position about two inches from the table. This maneuver stretches the iliopsoas muscle and anterior abdominal muscles, and increases intrathecal pressure. The test is positive if the patient cannot hold the position, cannot lift his legs at all, or experiences pain as he attempts the maneuver.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
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Record 2 2012-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Muscles and Tendons
DEF

A compound muscle consisting of iliacus and psoas major.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Muscles et tendons
DEF

Muscle volumineux occupant à la fois la région lombo-iliaque de l'abdomen et la partie supérieure de la région antérieure de la cuisse.

CONT

Si vous posez un diagnostic de tendinite de l'iliopsoas ou de bursite iliopectinée et qu'il n'y a pas d'amélioration rapide, envisagez un autre diagnostic comme une fracture de stress, une fracture sans déplacement ou des métastases osseuses. Une scintigraphie pourra vous donner la réponse.

Key term(s)
  • muscle psoas iliaque

Spanish

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Record 3 1998-08-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
CONT

Post traumatic myositis ossificans of the iliopsoas muscle : a case report and literature review

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
CONT

Les auteurs rapportent un cas de myosite ossifiante post-traumatique du muscle psoas iliaque survenu chez une danseuse classique de 13 ans.

Spanish

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