Purpose of Brudziński’s symphyseal sign : To determine if the patient has inflammation of the meninges (meningitis) (1). Patient position: Lying supine. Examiner position: Standing beside the bed, facing the patient. Procedure: With the patient lying supine, place the heel of your hands on patient’s pubic symphysis and apply gentle pressure. Outcome: If this manoeuvre causes involuntary flexion of the patient’s hips and knees and … Continue reading Brudziński’s symphyseal sign