Perthes test

Per·thes test

(pĕr'tĕz),

a test for patency of the deep femoral vein; with the patient standing, a tourniquet is applied above the knee; after walking, if the deep circulation is competent, the superficial varicosities remain unchanged; if the deep circulation is occluded, the legs become painful.

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Per·thes test

(pār'tĕs test)

A test for patency of the deep femoral vein; with the patient standing, a tourniquet is applied above the knee; after walking, if the deep circulation is competent, the superficial varicosities remain unchanged; if the deep circulation is occluded, the leg becomes painful.

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Perthes,

Georg C., German surgeon, 1869-1927.

Calvé-Perthes disease - Synonym(s): Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease

Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease - see under Legg

Perthes disease - Synonym(s): Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease

Perthes incision

Perthes lesion

Perthes sling - used primarily for patients with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease to support the leg in partial flexion.

Perthes test - for patency of the deep femoral vein.

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