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4. Dorsolumbar Reglon—Flexion Extension Technique of Measurement
a. Place the patient in the neutral position (Figure 4).
b. Place the goniometer base as if measuring neutral position (Figure 4). Measure the deviation from the neutral position with the goniometer arm and record the reading.
c. Consult table below to determine the impairment of the whole person.
Example: A thoracolumbar region ankylosed at 20° flexion is equivalent to 24% impairment of the whole person.
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d. Determine number and position of ankylosed vertebrae by appropriate x-ray methods. (Consult Table 6)
Region ankylosed at:
0° (neutral position) 20%
10° 22%
20° 24%
30° 27%
40° 29%
50° 31%
60° 34%
70° 36%
80° 38%
90° (full flexion) 40%
Region ankylosed at:
0° (neutral position) 20%
10° 27%
20° 34%
30° (full flexion) 40%
   

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