Brodie–Trendelenburg percussion test
What isBrodie–Trendelenburg percussion test?[edit | edit source]
The Brodie–Trendelenburg percussion test is a medical test to determine valvular incompetence in superficial veins.
How is Brodie–Trendelenburg percussion test performed?[edit | edit source]
Here are the steps to perform the test:
- A finger is placed over the lower (distal) part of the vein being examined.
- The upper (proximal) part of the vein is then tapped (percussed).
- If the impulse is felt by the finger placed at the lower end, it indicates incompetence of valves in that vein.
How is Brodie–Trendelenburg percussion test used?[edit | edit source]
The test is used as part of the examination of varicose veins.
How is Brodie–Trendelenburg percussion test named?[edit | edit source]
It is named after Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie and Friedrich Trendelenburg
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