Hoover's sign (leg paresis)
Hoover’s sign of leg paresis is one of two signs named for Charles Franklin Hoover. It is a maneuver aimed to separate organic from non-organic paresis of the leg. The sign relies on the principle of synergistic contraction.
| Hoover's sign (leg paresis) | |
|---|---|
| Differential diagnosis | Conversion disorder |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.