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- Title
Examination of Thoracic and Lumbosacral Spine Guide for Neurosurgery Residents.
- Authors
Nor, Mohd Arman Muhamad; Ahmad, Mohammad Imran; Mohd Azli, Anis Nabillah; Abdullah, Jafri Malin; Idris, Zamzuri; Izaini Ghani, Abdul Rahman
- Abstract
Background: This paper outlines a summary of examination techniques for the thoracic and lumbosacral spine. It starts with observation, palpation and a range of movements followed by various special tests to identify thoracic and lumbosacral spine pathology. Methods: Bedside instruments used include a measuring tape, scoliometer and back range of motion instrument (BROM II). Discussion: Back flexion-extension, lateral flexion and rotation were assessed with bedside instruments. This would aid in increasing the accuracy and precision of objective measurement while conducting a clinical examination to determine the back range motion. Specific tests were used to localise specific anatomical locations and identify the spine pathology that can help the clinician to diagnose and treat the disease.
- Subjects
PHYSICAL diagnosis; HOSPITAL medical staff; RANGE of motion of joints; NEUROSURGERY; BACK; SACRUM; LUMBAR vertebrae; THORACIC vertebrae; MEDICAL needs assessment
- Publication
Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2023, Vol 30, Issue 2, p111
- ISSN
1394-195X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.21315/mjms2023.30.2.10