Yeoman's test
Yeoman's Test
Yeoman's Test (pronounced: YO-mans test) is a clinical examination procedure used to identify the presence of sacroiliac joint dysfunction. The test is named after the British physician, Frank Yeoman, who first described it.
Etymology
The term "Yeoman's Test" is derived from the name of its inventor, Dr. Frank Yeoman. The word "test" is from the Old French test, which means "small vessel".
Procedure
The Yeoman's Test is performed with the patient lying face down on the examination table. The examiner flexes one of the patient's knees to the chest, while applying downward pressure on the same side's sacroiliac joint. A positive Yeoman's Test is indicated by pain in the sacroiliac joint, suggesting inflammation or dysfunction of the joint.
Related Terms
- Sacroiliac Joint: The joint between the sacrum and the ilium bones of the pelvis, which are connected by strong ligaments. In humans, the sacrum supports the spine and is supported in turn by an ilium on each side.
- Inflammation: A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.
- Dysfunction: Abnormal or impaired functioning of a body part.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Yeoman's test
- Wikipedia's article - Yeoman's test
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