1. General Observation.
2. Vertebral Palpation.
3. Nerve Tracing.
4. Special Examination.
5. History of Case.
6. Summary.
General Observation
Observation of the patient with a view to determining any signs of disease should begin with the moment the patient steps into the office. It should continue during your conversation and during the Vertebral Palpation and Nerve Tracing which follow. The mind of the examiner should be constantly on the alert to note any sign on any exposed part of the patient’s body, or any motion which may betray the nature of the disease or diseases with which he suffers.
Before preparing the patient for palpation observe temperament, position and carriage of head, body, and limbs, and facies.