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SITTING ROOT TEST [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- head compression test
1, record 1, English, head%20compression%20test
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- neck compression test 2, record 1, English, neck%20compression%20test
correct, see observation
- foramen compression test 2, record 1, English, foramen%20compression%20test
correct
- compression test 2, record 1, English, compression%20test
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A test designed to reproduce pain originating in the cervical spine. With the patient sitting, the examiner places one hand across the other on the top of the patient's head with gradually increased downward pressure. If radicular pain or paresthesias with referral to the upper limb occur with the head compression test, it strongly suggests nerve root irritation. On the other hand, if the pain remains in the neck, soft tissues or joints appear as the pain-sensitive structures involved. 2, record 1, English, - head%20compression%20test
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although the term "head compression test" is widely used, the term "neck compression test" is more appropriate. 3, record 1, English, - head%20compression%20test
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- manœuvre de compression cervicale
1, record 1, French, man%26oelig%3Buvre%20de%20compression%20cervicale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le test de pression axiale consiste à appuyer des deux mains sur l'occiput d'un patient assis. Il peut exacerber temporairement un symptôme d'origine cervicale [...] 2, record 1, French, - man%26oelig%3Buvre%20de%20compression%20cervicale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
manœuvre de compression cervicale : terme proposé par le comité de sémiologie de l'appareil locomoteur. 3, record 1, French, - man%26oelig%3Buvre%20de%20compression%20cervicale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- prueba de la compresión cervical
1, record 1, Spanish, prueba%20de%20la%20compresi%C3%B3n%20cervical
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- compresión cervical axial 1, record 1, Spanish, compresi%C3%B3n%20cervical%20axial
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-10-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sitting root test
1, record 2, English, sitting%20root%20test
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- flip test 2, record 2, English, flip%20test
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A variation of the straight leg raising test; with the patient sitting erect on the edge of the examining table, chin bent down on the chest, the examiner fixes the thigh to the table with one hand while extending the leg on the flexed thigh with the other. If sciatica is present, the pain will be reproduced before the examiner has completed the extension of the leg. To relieve the pain, the patient may attempt to extend his hip. 2, record 2, English, - sitting%20root%20test
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- manœuvre du tripode
1, record 2, French, man%26oelig%3Buvre%20du%20tripode
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La manœuvre du tripode [...] réalisée en position assise est le pendant de l'élévation de la jambe tendue exécutée en décubitus dorsal. Alors que le malade est assis jambes pendantes, l'examinateur étend progressivement le genou jusqu'à provoquer une douleur. En réaction, le malade se jette vers l'arrière en s'appuyant sur les deux mains pour diminuer la tension sur le nerf sciatique. C'est cette position de triple appui qui a donné son nom au signe. La douleur peut également être exacerbée par la dorsiflexion de la cheville et la flexion antérieure du cou. 1, record 2, French, - man%26oelig%3Buvre%20du%20tripode
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Correspond à l'élévation de la jambe tendue en position assise. 2, record 2, French, - man%26oelig%3Buvre%20du%20tripode
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- prueba radicular sentada
1, record 2, Spanish, prueba%20radicular%20sentada
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- respuesta de apoyo en trípode 1, record 2, Spanish, respuesta%20de%20apoyo%20en%20tr%C3%ADpode
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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