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1. Cervical Region—Flexion-Extension Technique of Measurement
  a. Place goniometer base as if measuring the neutral position (Figure 1). Measure the deviation from neutral position with the goniometer arm and record the reading.
  b. Consult the table below to determine the impairment of the whole person.
Example: Cervical region with ankylosed at 30 degrees flexion is equivalent to 23% impairment of the whole person.
OR
c. Determine number and position of ankylosed vertebrae by appropriate x-ray methods. (Consult Table 6)

   
Impairment Due To Arikylosis of Cervical Region—Flexion/Extension  
Region ankylosed at: % Impairment of Whole Person
 
00 (neutral position) ................................. 14%
 
15° ................................. 19%
 
30°................................. 23%
 
450 (full flexion)................................. 35%
 
Region ankylosed at:  
0° (neutral position) 14%
 
15° ................................. ............ 19%
 
30°.......................................... 23%
 
45° (full extension) ................................. 60%
 
 
     
     

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