Spine and spinal cord are vital and complex organs. therefore there initial evaluation is also complex and involves a multitude of signs and tests. Spinal examination cannot be straightforward examination. Rather it needs to be modified as more information about the patient becomes available.
Each subsequent event in the patient’s evaluation is influenced by the findings of the initial evaluation, both for diagnosis and management of the spinal injury and for management of other potential injuries.
Severe injuries require continuous or serial examinations to monitor and diagnose conditions because some conditions may not readily apparent early. [Read more...]


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