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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Phalen Test

Orthopedic Test Phalen Test
Method The subject sits or stands with the dorsal aspect of both hands in full contact so that both wrists are maximally flexed. A steady compressive force is applied through the subject's forearms so the subject's wrists are maximally flexed for 1 minute. Numbness and tingling in the median nerve distribution of the fingers are indicative of carpal tunnel syndrome secondary to median nerve compression.
Diagnosis Indication Carpal tunnel syndrome, unspecified
ICD9 354.0
ICD10 G56.00
Orthopedic Test Phalen Test
Method The subject sits or stands with the dorsal aspect of both hands in full contact so that both wrists are maximally flexed. A steady compressive force is applied through the subject's forearms so the subject's wrists are maximally flexed for 1 minute. Numbness and tingling in the median nerve distribution of the fingers are indicative of carpal tunnel syndrome secondary to median nerve compression.
Diagnosis Indication Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
ICD9 354.0
ICD10 G56.01
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