Homan’s Sign

Testing for:
The presence  of Deep Vein Thrompophlebitis / Deep Vein Thrombosis

Procedure:

• patient supine with the knee extended
• patient’s foot is passively dorsi flexed

Positive Signs:

• Pain deep in the calf during dorsi flexion
  also:
• tenderness elicited on palpation of the calf
• pallor and swelling in leg
• loss of dorsalis pedis pulse
  * massage is contraindicated with a positive test; refer patient to medical doctor