Howship
Howship is a surname of English origin. In medical history, it is best known for Howship's sign, a clinical finding associated with obturator nerve irritation caused by a hernia, most classically an incarcerated femoral hernia. Howship's sign is described as pain along the medial aspect of the thigh, which can be elicited or worsened by movements of the hip and sometimes aggravated by coughing or straining. The sign is named after an English physician who first documented the observation in the 19th century, and it has been referenced in medical literature as part of the bedside evaluation for suspected femoral or obturator hernias.
In modern practice, Howship's sign is considered of historical and educational interest. With advances in imaging,
Beyond its medical usage, Howship may appear in general discussions of surnames and biographical references related