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Spinal exam
Cervical spine:
Flexion (0°- 80°)?
Extension (0°- 50°)?
Lateral flexion to the right (0°- 45°)?
Lateral flexion to the left (0°- 45°)?
Rotation to the right (0°- 80°)?
Rotation to the left (0°- 80°)?
Lumbar spine:
Flexion (touch toes)?
Extension (10°- 20°)?
Lateral flexion to the right?
Lateral flexion to the left?
Thoracic spine:
Rotation?
Special tests:
Schober test (increase of < 5 cm)? SLR (80°-90°)?
Femoral nerve stretch test (FNST)?
Resource(s):
Geeky Medics (2021): Spine Examination – OSCE Guide
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