Perthes test

Per·thes test

(pĕr'tĕz), a test for patency of the deep femoral vein; with the patient standing, a tourniquet is applied above the knee; after walking, if the deep circulation is competent, the superficial varicosities remain unchanged; if the deep circulation is occluded, the legs become painful.

Per·thes test

(pār'tĕs test) A test for patency of the deep femoral vein; with the patient standing, a tourniquet is applied above the knee; after walking, if the deep circulation is competent, the superficial varicosities remain unchanged; if the deep circulation is occluded, the leg becomes painful.

Perthes,

Georg C., German surgeon, 1869-1927. Calvé-Perthes disease - Synonym(s): Legg-Calvé-Perthes diseaseLegg-Calvé-Perthes disease - see under LeggPerthes disease - Synonym(s): Legg-Calvé-Perthes diseasePerthes incisionPerthes lesionPerthes sling - used primarily for patients with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease to support the leg in partial flexion.Perthes test - for patency of the deep femoral vein.