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.

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Jackson Compression Test

Orthopedic Test Jackson Compression Test
Method With the subject seated upright and the examiner standing behind, the subject is directed to laterally flex the neck and head in an attempt and without undue discomfort to approximate the ear on the effected side to the shoulder. The examiner then clasps his hands over the subject's head and exerts downward pressure. An exacerbation of cervical and/or radicular pain indicates a positive test and is suggestive of nerve root compression.
Diagnosis Indication Brachial plexus disorder (lesions) Cervical rib syndrome. Costoclavicular syndrome. Scalenus Anticus syndrome
ICD9 353.0
ICD10 G54.0
Orthopedic Test Jackson Compression Test
Method With the subject seated upright and the examiner standing behind, the subject is directed to laterally flex the neck and head in an attempt and without undue discomfort to approximate the ear on the effected side to the shoulder. The examiner then clasps his hands over the subject's head and exerts downward pressure. An exacerbation of cervical and/or radicular pain indicates a positive test and is suggestive of nerve root compression.
Diagnosis Indication Cervical nerve root lesion
ICD9 353.2
ICD10 G54.2
Orthopedic Test Jackson Compression Test
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