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The physical examination plays an integral role in successfully diagnosing and managing treatment. The following section gives a comprehensive review of the components to the physical examination. The section is organized by each musculoskeletal region. Each region is then divided by inspection, palpation, range of motion, and any special tests associated with that particular region.
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- AC:
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Acromioclavicular
- ASIS:
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Anterior superior iliac spine
- ATFL:
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Anterior talofibular ligament
- DIP:
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Distal interphalangeal
- DTR:
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Deep tendon reflex
- EOMI:
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Extraocular muscles intact
- FADIR:
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Flexion adduction internal rotation
- MCP:
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Metacarpophalangeal
- PERRLA:
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Pupils equal round reactive light
- PIP:
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Proximal interphalangeal
- PROM:
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Passive range of motion
- PSIS:
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Posterior superior iliac spine
- ROM:
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Range of motion
- SI:
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Sacroiliac
- SLR:
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Straight leg test
- TMJ:
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Temporomandibular joint
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Robbins, J.J., Thomson, F.J., Sackheim, J. (2015). Physical Examination: Approach to the Pain Patient. In: Sackheim, K. (eds) Pain Management and Palliative Care. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-2462-2_3
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