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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Swallowing Test
Orthopedic Test | Swallowing Test |
Method | The examiner asks the subject to swallow. Increased pain or difficulty swallowing is a positive finding and may indicate anterior or cervical spine obstructions, such as vertebral subluxations, osteophyte protrusion, soft tissue swelling or tumors in the anterior cervical spine. |
Diagnosis Indication | No Definitive Diagnosis |