Hubscher's maneuver
Hubscher's Maneuver
Hubscher's Maneuver (pronounced: HUB-sher's ma-NOO-ver) is a clinical examination procedure used in gynecology to assess the mobility of the uterus. The maneuver is named after the French gynecologist, Georges Hubscher, who first described it.
Etymology
The term "Hubscher's Maneuver" is derived from the name of Georges Hubscher, a French gynecologist who first described the procedure. The term "maneuver" is derived from the Latin word "manuoperare", which means "to work with the hands".
Procedure
During Hubscher's Maneuver, the examiner inserts two fingers into the patient's vagina while the other hand is placed on the lower abdomen. The examiner then moves the uterus by pushing it with the fingers inside the vagina and feeling its movement with the hand on the abdomen. This allows the examiner to assess the mobility and position of the uterus, which can help in diagnosing conditions such as uterine prolapse and adenomyosis.
Related Terms
- Gynecology: The medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system.
- Uterus: A major female hormone-responsive secondary sex organ of the reproductive system.
- Vagina: The muscular canal extending from the cervix to the outside of the woman's body.
- Uterine Prolapse: A condition in which the uterus sags or slips from its normal position.
- Adenomyosis: A condition in which the inner lining of the uterus breaks through the muscle wall of the uterus.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hubscher's maneuver
- Wikipedia's article - Hubscher's maneuver
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