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In medicine, Homans' sign (sometimes spelled as Homans sign, erroneously Homan's sign or called dorsiflexion sign) is considered by some physicians to be a sign of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

↑ Homans J. Thrombosis of the deep veins of the lower leg, causing pulmonary embolism. New England Journal of Medicine. 1934 Nov 29;211 (22):993-7 ↑ Hirsh J, Hull RD, Raskob GE. Clinical features …

Dec 11, 2025 · This sign was initially described by the American surgeon John Homans in 1994 and has been traditionally performed as part of the physical examination in individuals with unilateral swelling …

Apr 24, 2023 · Homans sign is a symptom rather than a condition, so the treatment and management strategies depend on the underlying cause of the pain. Here are some of the most common ways to …

Oct 29, 2025 · Homans Sign is a clinical test used to help detect deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a condition that causes blood clots in the deep veins of the legs. It is sometimes called the dorsiflexion …

O sinal de Homans é a resposta de dor nos membros inferiores a uma manobra realizada pelo médico no exame físico de um paciente em que se suspeita de insuficiência vascular, especificamente venosa.

Este sinal foi descrito pela primeira vez em um artigo em 1938 por um cirurgião, John Homans, no qual ele avança sua teoria de que a TVP precoce produz congestão e irritabilidade dos músculos da …

Geral É obtido pela dorsiflexão do pé sobre a perna (esticada ou não). Esse movimento (que visa aproximar a ponta do pé em direção ao joelho) causa dor na panturrilha e indica a positividade do …

Jan 20, 2026 · Dr. Peter Liao explains Homan’s sign, its limits, and modern diagnostic tools for detecting deep vein thrombosis safely.