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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Leg-Length Discrepancy Test (apparent)
| Orthopedic Test | Leg-Length Discrepancy Test (apparent) |
| Method | The subject lies supine with the hips and knees fully extended and parallel. Using a tape measure, the examiner measures from the umbilicus to the most distal point of the medial malleolus. A difference of more than 1 cm is indicative of abnormal pelvis positioning. Significant discrepancies should be verified via radiology. |
| Diagnosis Indication | No Definitive Diagnosis |
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