Physical Examination of the Spine

4/25/02


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Table of Contents

Physical Examination of the Spine

Goals

The Spine: A Cartilaginous Joint

The Spine

Key Point

PPT Slide

Muscles of the Spine

Spine Exam

Spine Exam

PPT Slide

L4 Root Compression

Lower Extremity Dermatomes

L5 Root Compression

Lower Extremity Dermatomes

S1 Root Compression

Lower Extremity Dermatomes

Spine Abnormalities

Examination of the Patient with Low Back Pain

Inspection

Palpation

Range of Motion

Strength Testing

Maneuvers

Maneuvers

Maneuvers

Maneuvers

How to assess for Malingering

How to assess for Malingering

Red Flags

References

References

Author: Matt Wiederholz

Email: wiederma@umdnj.edu

Home Page: http://www4.umdnj.edu/rwjcweb/