Head/Face Special Tests

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Special Test
Tests for...
Positive (+) Test
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)   TMJ pathology/dysfunction   space is less than the width of 2 knuckles when the patient tries to open their mouth  
Tongue Blade   mandibular fracture   inability to maintain a firm bite; pain is elicited  
Weber's   hearing loss (with otitis media)   vibration is heard louder in the affected ear  
Halo   CSF leaks   pale yellow "halo" will form on gauze  


   

 
 

 
 

 
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