necking test

The neck-neck test allows the patient to sit, the examiner holds the lower jaw with both hands, and the chest or abdomen is pressed against the occiput, and the cervical vertebra is gradually pulled upward to gradually enlarge the intervertebral foramen. Symptoms such as numbness, pain, etc., or a relaxed feeling in the neck are positive. The positive indication is a patient with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy. Abnormal results in the chronic cases through traction to improve the degree of paralysis of soft tissue in the neck lesions, can reduce the original neck pain or upper extremity radiation signs. However, in acute cases with severe signs, this traction will increase the stimulation of aseptic inflammatory lesions at the muscle attachment, and the sign will increase weight. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: physical examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: Relax when you check, and you may have abnormal pain during the examination. You should truthfully reflect the situation. Normal value Symptoms such as numbness, pain, etc. in the upper limbs or a relaxed feeling in the neck are positive. The positive indication is a patient with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy. Clinical significance Abnormal results: In the chronic cases, the degree of spasm of the soft tissue of the neck lesion was improved by traction, and the original neck pain or upper limb radiation signs were alleviated. However, in acute cases with severe signs, this traction will increase the stimulation of aseptic inflammatory lesions at the muscle attachment, and the sign will increase weight. People who need to be examined: patients with neck pain, or patients with cervical spondylosis can be examined. Precautions Contraindications before examination: Relevant examinations may be performed when necessary, especially for fractured patients. Requirements for inspection: Relaxation during the examination, there may be abnormal pain during the examination, and the situation should be truthfully reflected. Inspection process First, let the patient tilt the head to the affected side. The examiner's left palm is placed flat on the top of the patient's head, and the right hand clenches the fist and gently slams the back of the left hand to transmit the force downward. Not suitable for the crowd Pregnant women, babies. Adverse reactions and risks Generally not.

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