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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Rib Compression Test
| Orthopedic Test | Rib Compression Test |
| Method | With the subject in a supine position, the examiner applies lateral compression to the rib cage. The test is repeated using anterior to posterior compression. Pain with compression or release of pressure indicates the possibility of a rib fracture, rib contusion, or costochondral separation. |
| Diagnosis Indication | No Definitive Diagnosis |
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