Neurological

Neurological

Focus your examination on the C5 to T1 nerve roots. These supply the upper extremities ( Figure 35.5 ).

Figure 35.5 Spurling’s test for cervical spine nerve root entrapment. The examiner turns the patient’s head to the affected side while extending and applying downward pressure to the top of the patient’s head.

Neurological

Focus your examination on the C5 to T1 nerve roots. These supply the upper extremities ( Figure 35.5 ).

Figure 35.5 Spurling’s test for cervical spine nerve root entrapment. The examiner turns the patient’s head to the affected side while extending and applying downward pressure to the top of the patient’s head.