Cervical Spine Special Tests

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Special Test
Tests for...
Positive (+) Test
Brachial Plexus Traction (Shoulder Depression)   brachial plexus pathology   increase in symptoms with traction  
Cervical Compression   facet joint compression, spinal stenosis   pain in the upper c-spine and/or UE  
Spurling's   NR impingement due to stenosis   pain down the involved extremity  
Cervical Distraction   facet joint compression, spinal stenosis   symptoms relieved/reduced with distraction  
Vertebral Artery Test   vertebral artery dysfunction   dizziness, confusion, unilateral pupil changes, nausea, nystagmus  
Tinel's Sign   nerve pathology of brachial plexus   pain, tingling, parasthesia down brachial plexus distribution @ Erb's point  


   

 
 

 
 

 
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