Ankylosing Spondylitis Flashcards

ORTHOS

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Forestier’s Bowstring

A

standing

feel paraspinals, as pt laterally flexes (+ ipsilateral contraction)

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Chest Expansion

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seated erect or standing

tape measure at T4 level, pt expires, then inspires

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Lewin Supine

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supine

STABILIZE legs as pt attempts a sit up (+ instability)

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Amoss’ sign

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supine or side-lying
pt rises to a sitting position
(+ if action causes localized thoracic pain)

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