Howship–Romberg sign: Difference between revisions
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| name = Howship–Romberg sign | |||
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| field = [[Orthopedics]], [[Neurology]] | |||
| symptoms = Pain along the inner aspect of the [[thigh]] | |||
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| causes = [[Obturator hernia]] | |||
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| diagnosis = [[Physical examination]], [[Imaging studies]] | |||
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| treatment = Surgical repair of the hernia | |||
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| frequency = Rare | |||
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{{dict-top}}<br>The Howship–Romberg sign is inner thigh pain on internal rotation of the hip. It can be caused by an obturator hernia. It is named for John Howship and Moritz Heinrich Romberg[[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]. | |||
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Latest revision as of 23:10, 3 April 2025
| Howship–Romberg sign | |
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| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Pain along the inner aspect of the thigh |
| Complications | |
| Onset | |
| Duration | |
| Types | |
| Causes | Obturator hernia |
| Risks | |
| Diagnosis | Physical examination, Imaging studies |
| Differential diagnosis | |
| Prevention | |
| Treatment | Surgical repair of the hernia |
| Medication | |
| Prognosis | |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | |
Howship–Romberg sign - brief summary
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The Howship–Romberg sign is inner thigh pain on internal rotation of the hip. It can be caused by an obturator hernia. It is named for John Howship and Moritz Heinrich Romberg.
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