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ortho examination sign - liz


Posted: Dec 04, 2009

This was in the exam portion of a report.  Exam is of the shoulder, diagnosis of rotator cuff tear. 

"No s/l deep belly or debility sign."

Thanks!

deep belly sign is correct... nm - MTinKY

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what exactly is the "deep belly sign"? - liz

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Belly press. nm - sigh

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Not likely to be used in a shoulder exam - ...
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never heard of a deep belly sign
The belly press is dictated.....sm - sigh
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every day by two shoulder specialists I type for, and I do mean every day they're in office. :)


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