What is the role of palpation in assessing varicose veins of the saphenous system?
It can provide confirmation of the presence of incompetent valves. To do so, place the fingers of one
hand over the engorged saphenous vein (below the knee) while at the same time tapping gently with the
other hand the same vein a foot cephalad (above the knee). Valve incompetence results in transmission of
the impulse downward and backwards.
It can provide confirmation of the presence of incompetent valves. To do so, place the fingers of one
hand over the engorged saphenous vein (below the knee) while at the same time tapping gently with the
other hand the same vein a foot cephalad (above the knee). Valve incompetence results in transmission of
the impulse downward and backwards.