Orthopedic Tests

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Chiropractors and health practitioners use a variety of diagnostic tests to help identify the specific nature of musculoskeletal injury or condition. Orthopedic tests aid to identify specific conditions and diagnosis.

This section has a variety of common orthopedic tests, how they are performed, what they indicate when positive and the potential diagnosis as a result. Corresponding codes for ICD9 and ICD10 are displayed for each test.

They are listed by body region as well as alphabetic list below.

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Braggard's Sign

Orthopedic Test Braggard's Sign
Method If the straight leg raise test is positive, the leg on the affected side is lowered to just below the point of pain and the foot is placed into dorsiflexion. If the pain is duplicated or increased, this suggests sciatic neuritis.
Diagnosis Indication Sciatica, unspecified
ICD9 724.3
ICD10 M54.30
Orthopedic Test Braggard's Sign
Method If the straight leg raise test is positive, the leg on the affected side is lowered to just below the point of pain and the foot is placed into dorsiflexion. If the pain is duplicated or increased, this suggests sciatic neuritis.
Diagnosis Indication Sciatica, right side
ICD9 724.3
ICD10 M54.31
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