Ballottement Review

In pregnancy, ballottement is a "probable sign" used to detect the fetus as it floats in amniotic fluid.

(from the French ballotter , meaning "to toss about") is a medical physical examination technique used to detect floating objects within a fluid-filled cavity. It is most commonly applied in orthopedics to check for knee swelling, in obstetrics to assess pregnancy, and in general medicine to evaluate abdominal organs. 1. Patellar Ballottement (Knee Effusion Test) ballottement

Suspected knee trauma, arthritis flare-up, or unexplained swelling. Technique: In pregnancy, ballottement is a "probable sign" used