Spine Flashcards

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Adson test

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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Patient seated. Arm into abduction and slight extension. Palpate Radial pulse. Ask patient to flex neck lightly to the side you are palpating , and rotate to face that way.

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Spurlings test

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Cervical Radicular syndrome (Impinged cervical nerve)

Patient neck extended, lateral flexion to side of pain. Compress neck with hands on top of head.

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