Spine Exam Flashcards

1
Q

look

A

posterior- posture, scoliosis (standing + bent)
lateral- cervical lordosis, thoracic kyphosis

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2
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feel

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supraclavicualr
midline spinal processes (vertebrae)
paraspinal muscles
iliac crest height
sacroiliac joints
CHEST EXPANSION (ankylosing spondylitis)

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3
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move

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cervical (sitting)- extension + flexion, lateral flexion, rotation
lumbar (standing)- flexion (SCHOBER’S), extension, lateral flexion

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4
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special test for ankylosing spondylitis

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SCHOBER’S TEST

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5
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how to perform SCHOBER’S TEST

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measure 10cm above + 5cm below sacroiliac joints, ask patient to bend over, distance should increase to >20cm

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