Spine

Question 1

Adson test

Answer 1

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Patient seated. Arm into abduction and slight extension. Palpate Radial pulse. Ask patient to flex neck lightly to the side you are palpating , and rotate to face that way.

Question 2

Spurlings test

Answer 2

Cervical Radicular syndrome (Impinged cervical nerve)

Patient neck extended, lateral flexion to side of pain. Compress neck with hands on top of head.