The pain was again located on the right side (paravertebral) and on palpation of the vertebra in the proximal lumbar spine. The patient was first referred for conventional radiography (figure 1) and 1 ...

Twelve pairs of ribs connect posteriorly to the spinal column vertebrae with bands ... of what appears to be edema in these locations; palpation might result in a “Rice Krispies” sound.

However, for obstetric reasons caesarean section was performed successfully under spinal anaesthesia without a pacemaker ... be prepared to tackle any untoward event. Do not forget to palpate and ...

Lumbar support in a mattress benefits everyone, not just those who suffer from back pain. The lumbar supports the bulk of your weight and helps you perform even the most basic movements.

Damage to the lumbar facet joints is commonly associated with this kind of chronic lower back pain. In fact, up to 45% of patients experiencing lower back pain also have issues with their lumbar ...

Spinal stenosis surgery helps to reopen your spinal canal, the channel in your backbone that houses your spinal cord and other nerves. A doctor does the surgery when the space in the canal narrows ...

Multiple sclerosis causes lesions to the spinal cord and other parts of the central nervous system. An MRI can detect spinal cord lesions and help diagnose and monitor the condition. Multiple ...

Palpation should proceed in a systematic approach from head to toe. Palpation provides the most useful information when the infant is not crying. With crying, the fontanel and abdominal muscles ...

After palpation (light touching) of the knee to check for tenderness or swelling, the provider may ask you to walk to check ...