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provocation test

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provocation test
Medtalk 1 Any of a number of tests used to deliberately induce a suspected pathologic derangement–eg, provocation of ↑ intraocular pressure by ingestion of excess water 2 Neutralization, see there Orthopedics Any of a number of tests designed to reproduce the pain, instability or disability associated with a particular joint injury. See Apprehension test, Fulcrum test, Relocation test, Shoulder instability. Cf Laxity test.


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He or she may also attempt to trigger the symptoms by using a series of provocation tests.
Diagnosis of sacroiliac joint pain: validity of individual provocation tests and composites of tests.
Your GP can carry out some tests in the surgery, such as a provocation test.
 
 
 
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