Test: Adam's Test

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

Before performing this test observe limb length discrepancy and make sure the spine is visible. Instruct the standing patient to bend forward at the waist with feet together, arms hanging and knees extended. The examiner looks from behind for indicators of scoliosis, such as spinal asymmetry, unlevel shoulders, scapula asymmetry, unlevel hips, the head that does not line up with the pelvis or a rib hump. An increased or decreased lordosis/kyphosis can also be a sign for scoliosis. The rotation deformity or rib hump can be measured with a scoliometer.
Performed: Unilaterally

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Adam's Forward Bend Test

Criteria

• Level shoulders, hips, scapula and head with forward bend.

Measurement

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LOINC Code

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Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail