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Buerger Test

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Buerger Test

Demonstration of Buerger's Test
Demonstration of Buerger's Test[1]
Positive Buerger's test
  • Buerger's Test
  • Buerger Postural Test
  • Buerger's Postural Test
  • Buerger Vascular Test
  • Buerger's Vascular Test
  • Buerger Angle Test
  • Buerger's Angle Test

Purpose

  • Vascular examination used to assess lower extremity arterial perfusion
  • Leo Buerger first described Buerger's Test in 1924[2]

Description

  • Patient is supine
  • Elevate both legs to 45–90° for 1–2 minutes
  • Observe for pallor
  • Lower the legs to a dependent position
  • Observe for return of color and dependent rubor
  • Positive Test
    • Elevation pallor
    • Dependent rubor
    • Delayed return of normal color
    • Delayed venous filling

Pathology

  • Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
  • Chronic limb ischemia
  • Lower extremity arterial insufficiency
  • Atherosclerotic occlusive disease
  • Critical limb-threatening ischemia

Evidence

  • Unknown

See Also

References

  1. ↑ Image courtesy of amboss.com
  2. ↑ Buerger L. The Circulatory Disturbances of the Extremities: Including Gangrene, Vasomotor and Trophic Disorders. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders; 1924
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John Kiel on 13 June 2026 11:17:15
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