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How will mydoctorbegin toexamine my spine?
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Spine exam: Usually by doing a full neurological exam, usually followed by an mri, which is prob. Being overused at this point.
Answered 7/8/2015
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Genwrally, after : Taking a detailed history you would have your shoes and socks off with a back opening exam gown with your height being taken along witn your arm span if a scoliosis exam with observation of the back erect and then bent forward with range of motion assessed and tender regions with pelvis and legs/joints examined followed by a neurologic exam and what are called tension signs. Imaging may be done.
Answered 9/28/2016
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