Trendelenburg test

Not to be confused with Trendelenburg's sign.
Trendelenburg test
Purposecompetency of the valves in the superficial and deep veins of the legs

The Trendelenburg Test or Brodie–Trendelenburg test is a test which can be carried out as part of a physical examination to determine the competency of the valves in the superficial and deep veins of the legs in patients with varicose veins.[1]

  1. ^ "Assessing the Lower Extremities in the Geriatric Patient: Assessment of Lower Extremity Circulation". Medscape. Retrieved 2011-12-28.