Test: Lumbar Palpation - Joint

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Background/Purpose

Joint structures to palpate:
L1-L5 vertebrae
Assess for springy end feel as well as relative positions of the spinous and transverse processes.

Procedure

Palpation of the lumbar spine joints.
Performed: Unilaterally

Dialog

Palpation of the lumbar spine joints.

Criteria

• No pain/tenderness
• Springy end feel
• Uniform spinous alignment

Measurement

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LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail