Ankylosing spondylitis physical examination
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Overview
Patients with ankylosing spondylitis usually appear normal. Physical examination of patients with [disease name] is usually remarkable for [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
Physical Examination
The Schober's test is a useful clinical measure of flexion of the lumbar spine performed during examination.[1]
References
- ↑ Thomas E, Silman AJ, Papageorgiou AC, Macfarlane GJ, Croft PR. (1998). "Association between measures of spinal mobility and low back pain. An analysis of new attenders in primary care". Spine. 23 (2): 343–7. PMID 9507623.