Kyphosis physical examination: Difference between revisions
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
| Line 8: | Line 8: | ||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
*[[Palpation]]: The spine is felt for any [[tenderness]] or [[stiffness]]. | *[[Palpation]]: The spine is felt for any [[tenderness]] or [[stiffness]]. | ||
*Adam's forward bending test: The goal of the test is to show abnormal appearance. During the procedure, the examiner stands behind the patient and ask him/her to | *Adam's forward bending test: The goal of the test is to show abnormal appearance. During the procedure, the examiner stands behind the patient and ask him/her to bend forward. Patients with kyphosis may appear to have a more angular, asymmetric curve. | ||
Shown below are the findings on inspection of a 53 year old man with severe kyphosis. | Shown below are the findings on inspection of a 53 year old man with severe kyphosis. | ||
| Line 17: | Line 17: | ||
[[Image:Kifoskolyoz clin pic 002.JPG|thumb|center|300px]] | [[Image:Kifoskolyoz clin pic 002.JPG|thumb|center|300px]] | ||
---- | ---- | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Copyleft images obtained courtesy of [[User:Zorkun|Cafer Zorkun MD PhD]]. | Copyleft images obtained courtesy of [[User:Zorkun|Cafer Zorkun MD PhD]]. | ||
Revision as of 16:15, 5 November 2012
|
Kyphosis Microchapters |
|
Diagnosis |
|---|
|
Treatment |
|
Case Studies |
|
Kyphosis physical examination On the Web |
|
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Kyphosis physical examination |
|
Risk calculators and risk factors for Kyphosis physical examination |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
The kyphotic deformity may be visible on basic inspection, or in the case of less obvious deformities, may require Adam's forward bending test. Observing the patient from behind while they slowly straighten from a bent over position will reveal the deformity.
Physical Examination
- Palpation: The spine is felt for any tenderness or stiffness.
- Adam's forward bending test: The goal of the test is to show abnormal appearance. During the procedure, the examiner stands behind the patient and ask him/her to bend forward. Patients with kyphosis may appear to have a more angular, asymmetric curve.
Shown below are the findings on inspection of a 53 year old man with severe kyphosis.
Sources
Copyleft images obtained courtesy of Cafer Zorkun MD PhD.