Chest compression sign

There is no pain when the chest compression sign is squeezed normally, but the specific current condition can usually be known after examination. In addition, everyone needs to pay special attention. Most of these conditions are serious and need to be strictly controlled and given corresponding treatment to prevent the condition from continuing to worsen, which will cause great burden and harm to the human body.

Normal value: no pain at the compression site. Abnormal results of clinical significance : chest damage, rib fractures, etc. People who need to be examined: those with symptoms such as thoracic fracture and chest pain. Precautions : People who are not suitable for the examination: None. Contraindications before the examination: Poor rest, improper diet, and excessive fatigue. Requirements during examination: Actively cooperate with the doctor. Ask the patient to stand, and the examiner places his left hand on the patient's back and his right hand on the patient's anterior chest wall to compress the chest wall toward the spine. During the examination, the doctor places his hands on the patient's sternum and thoracic vertebrae, squeezing the chest cavity back and forth to see if it causes local pain. If positive, it will cause pain at the fracture site.

The contour compression test is mainly used to diagnose rib fractures and costochondral joint dislocations. The examination is divided into two steps: first, front-to-back compression. The examiner holds the back with one hand and pushes the sternum from the front with the other hand to generate front-to-back compression force. If there is a rib fracture, there will be obvious pain or bone friction sound at the fracture site; then lateral compression is performed. Place both hands on both sides of the thorax and squeeze hard towards the middle. If there is a fracture or dislocation of the sternocostal joint, pain reaction will occur at the injury site. From what you said, rib fracture or dislocation can be ruled out. From what you said, it is necessary to rule out the possibility of nerve damage.