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2. Cervical Region—Lateral Flexion Technique of Measurement
a. Place goniometer base as if measuring the neutral position Figure 2). Measure the deviation from the neutral position with the goniometer arm and record the reading.
b. Consult the table below for the cervical region to determine the impairment of the whole person.
Example: A cervical region with ankylosis at 30° right lateral flexion is equivalent to 25% impairment of the whole person.

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c. Determine number and position of ankylosed vertebrae by appropriate x-ray methods. (Consult Table 6)
   
Impairment Due To Ankylosis Of The Cervical Region—Lateral Flexion
Region ankylosed at: % Impairment of Whole Person
00 (neutral position) 15%
15° 20%
30° 25%
45° (full right/left lateral flexion) 30%
     
 

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