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Physical Examination: Approach to the Pain Patient

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Abstract

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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Abbreviations

AC:

Acromioclavicular

ASIS:

Anterior superior iliac spine

ATFL:

Anterior talofibular ligament

DIP:

Distal interphalangeal

DTR:

Deep tendon reflex

EOMI:

Extraocular muscles intact

FADIR:

Flexion adduction internal rotation

MCP:

Metacarpophalangeal

PERRLA:

Pupils equal round reactive light

PIP:

Proximal interphalangeal

PROM:

Passive range of motion

PSIS:

Posterior superior iliac spine

ROM:

Range of motion

SI:

Sacroiliac

SLR:

Straight leg test

TMJ:

Temporomandibular joint

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Anesthesiology, University of Missouri Health System, One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO, 65212, USA

    Jeremy J. Robbins D.O.

  2. Physical Examination, Valley Hospital, Valley Institute for Pain, Luckow Pavilion, 1 Valley Health Plaza, 3rd Floor, Paramus, NJ, 07652, USA

    Fani J. Thomson D.O., F.A.A.P.M.R., D.A.B.I.P.P.

  3. Department of Internal Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY, USA

    Julia Sackheim

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Correspondence to Fani J. Thomson D.O., F.A.A.P.M.R., D.A.B.I.P.P. .

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  1. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Interventional Pain Management, New York University , Langone Medical Center, New York, New York, USA

    Kimberly A. Sackheim

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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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