THORACIC VERBALS

Question 1

ADAM SIGN

Answer 1

POSITIVE:
1) A “C” or “S” shaped scoliosis is observed to straighten

2) A “C” or “S” shaped scoliosis does not straighten (Look for rib humping, muscular imbalance, and asymmetry in hand length)

INDICATES:
1) Negative: Evidence of a functional scoliosis, trauma, or subluxation

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