🔎 Dr. Karen Herbst is here to explain the Stemmer Sign (Kaposi-Stemmer Sign)—a simple pinch test used to check for lymphedema and fluid in the tissue. ✅ How it works: We check the hands, feet, fingers, or toes. If you can pinch the skin easily, there’s no fluid present. But if there’s a mound or it’s difficult to pinch, that indicates edema (fluid), meaning the Stemmer Sign is positive. 🚨 In Lipedema, the Stemmer Sign is typically negative—there’s no fluid buildup in the hands or feet, which h
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🔎 Dr. Karen Herbst is here to explain the Stemmer Sign (Kaposi-Stemmer Sign)—a simple pinch test used to check for lymphedema and fluid in the tissue. ✅ How it works: We check the hands, feet, fingers, or toes. If you can pinch the skin easily, there’s no fluid present. But if there’s a mound or it’s difficult to pinch, that indicates edema (fluid), meaning the Stemmer Sign is positive. 🚨 In Lipedema, the Stemmer Sign is typically negative—there’s no fluid buildup in the hands or feet, which h
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RK NURSE'S HUB | The Stemmer sign is a clinical examination technique used to diagnose lymphedema by attempting to pinch and lift the skin on the dorsal... | Instagram
RK NURSE'S HUB | The Stemmer sign is a clinical examination technique used to diagnose lymphedema by attempting to pinch and lift the skin on the dorsal... | Instagram
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Entity Physio Lab on Instagram: "➡️Stemmer's sign The Stemmer sign is a physical examination finding used to diagnose lymphedema. If the examiner cannot pinch the skin of the dorsum of the foot or hand then this positive finding is associated with lymphedema. ✅️A positive Stemmer sign is a sensitive predictor for primary and secondary lymphedema of the arms or legs and, thus, is a useful part of the physical examination. Because the test exhibits moderate specificity, lymphoscintigraphy should b
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Entity Physio Lab on Instagram: "➡️Stemmer's sign The Stemmer sign is a physical examination finding used to diagnose lymphedema. If the examiner cannot pinch the skin of the dorsum of the foot or hand then this positive finding is associated with lymphedema. ✅️A positive Stemmer sign is a sensitive predictor for primary and secondary lymphedema of the arms or legs and, thus, is a useful part of the physical examination. Because the test exhibits moderate specificity, lymphoscintigraphy should b
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Dr. Boris Volshteyn on Instagram: "The Stemmer test is a quick way to determine if someone might have lymphedema or lipedema. Here’s how it works: Find the second toe (not the big one) and pinch the backside of the second or third toe. If you can’t pinch it, it’s likely NOT lymphedema (Negative Test). If you CAN pinch it, it indicates lymphedema (Positive Test). Note: For patients with both lipedema and lymphedema, known as lipo-lymphedema, the test might still be positive due to the combination
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