Rapid orthopedic and neurologic evaluation.
A technique is presented for rapid evaluation of the extent of orthopedic or neurologic injury. Consistent use of the method, a combination of active motion against resistance and standard neurologic tests, has helped avoid unnecessary radiation and costs while correlating well with physical and radiographic findings in the awake, cooperative, injured individual.
D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D010808:Physical Examination; D020196:Trauma, Nervous System; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*