Procedures Flashcards
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DEXA scan
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Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry scan. Measures the density of bone at the hip and spine
2
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EMG
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Electromyography. Records electrical activity of muscles
3
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Myelogram
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x-ray of spinal cord
4
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Goniometry
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Measuring a joints ROM (range of motion)
5
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Phalen test
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Test where the back of patients hands are pressed together, tests for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
6
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RF test
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Rheumatoid factor test. Looks for RF present in blood of those who have rheumatoid arthritis
