Hawkin's test for shoulder impingement
Another test to demonstrate impingement of structures in the coraco-acromial arch. To perform Hawkin's test the examiner brings the patient's arm to 90 degrees of flexion with the elbow bent to 90 deg...Full Definition
HC
Head Circumference
HCG
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
HCO2
Bicarbonate
Hct
Hematrocrit
HCVD
Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease
HFOV
High Frequency Oscillating Ventilator
hgb
Hemoglobin
HGH
Human Growth Hormone
HH
Hiatal Hernia
HHA
Home Health Aide
HI
Head Injury
HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
HM
Hand Motions
HNP
Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
HOB
Head of Bed
Homan's Sign
A test designed to detect deep vein thrombosis in the lower part of the leg. The ankle is passively dorsiflexed, and pressure is exerted in the belly of the calf muscle with the fingers. Any sudden in...Full Definition
Hoover's sign test
A test designed to discriminate lower limb weakness from possible malingering. The patient relaxes in a supine position while the examiner places one hand under each heel. The patient is then asked to...Full Definition
