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3.2 Spinal Exam, neurological exam of lower limb - Coggle Diagram
3.2 Spinal Exam
move
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sacroiliac joint
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direct pressure of SIJs, both thumbs while pt leans forward on exam couch
pressure over sacrum w pt lying prone
measurement:
modified schobers test
mark line btw dimples of Venus, take point 10cm above & 5cm below
pt flexes forward, measure distance btw
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Inspect
pt standing
cerv lordosis, thor kyphosis, lumbar lordosis
Muscle bulk, spasm, wasting
pelvic tilt
midline dimples
hairy tuft -> spina bifida occulta
palpate
spinous process, sacroiliac joints
paraspinal muscles
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for exam, fix pelvis by holding/getting pt to sit off edge of bed
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