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3 sty 2024 · Kernig’s sign is a physical maneuver used to evaluate an individual for a suspected case of meningitis, a condition characterized by inflammation of the membranes (i.e., meninges) that surround the brain and spinal cord.
Kernig's sign [ ker´nigz ] in the supine position the patient can easily and completely extend the leg; in the sitting posture or when lying with the thigh flexed upon the abdomen the leg cannot be completely extended; it is a sign of meningitis.
27 gru 2022 · Kernig sign is a bedside physical exam maneuver used since its description in the 19th century to help diagnose meningitis. A positive test is the elicitation of pain or resistance with passive extension of the patient’s knees past 135 degrees in the setting of meningeal irritation.
Kernig's sign is a test used in physical examination to look for evidence of irritation of the meninges. The test involves flexing the thighs at the hip, and the knees, at 90 degree angles, and assessing whether subsequent extension of the knee is painful (leading to resistance), in which case it is deemed positive. [1]
25 paź 2024 · The meaning of KERNIG SIGN is an indication usually present in meningitis that consists of pain and resistance on attempting to extend the leg at the knee with the thigh flexed at the hip.
Kernig's sign is one of the physically demonstrable symptoms of meningitis. Severe stiffness of the hamstrings causes an inability to straighten the leg when the hip is flexed to 90 degrees. [1] Image: Overview of the meninges of the brain (coronal view) [2] Purpose. Kernig's sign is used to diagnose meningitis. Technique.
Definition. Kernig's sign is a physical examination maneuver used to assess for the presence of meningeal irritation, which is a hallmark symptom of bacterial meningitis. It is one of the key diagnostic signs associated with bacterial infections of the nervous system.
