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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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| 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
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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