Simple quantitative analysis of Hoover's test in patients with psychogenic and organic limb pareses

Conclusion: Our study suggests that the quantitative analysis of the Hoover's test can be simple, reliable and cheap method of differential diagnosis between psychogenic and organic pareses, which could be of value in the routine neurological practice.

Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - November 26, 2012 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Galina M. Diukova, Natalya I. Ljachovetckaja, Marina A. Begljarova, Galina I. Gavrileyko Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research