Homan Sign

Homan Sign

ByDr.Aditi Pandya

What is the Homan sign? The Homan sign is a clinical finding of discomfort behind the knee when the foot is forcibly dorsiflexed. This sign was first published in 1994 by American physician John Homans and has usually been conducted as part of the physical examination in persons with suspected lower extremity deep vein thrombosis…

Calf pain: Cause, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Exercise
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Calf pain: Cause, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Exercise

ByVaishali Ladva

Calf Pain at the back part of the lower leg is occurs mostly due to overuse muscle pain or cramp or muscle strain. Although, in few cases calf muscle pain may be a symptom of serious conditions. What is the calf muscle? The calf muscle is comprised of two muscles — the gastrocnemius & the…