Lumbar Flashcards by Garrett Gilbert

Q

This angle is formed by the intersection of a horizontal line and the line of inclination of the sacrum

A

Ferguson’s angle

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Q

What is the normal value of Ferguson’s angle

A

25-35 degrees

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Q

Psoas syndrome symptoms

A

Hypertonic psoas
Type 2 dysfunction at L1 and L2
Backward sacral torsion
Contralater pelvic shift test
Contralateral piriformis spasm
- thomas test

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