Re: question about procedure

Yes, its a common orthopedic test. The doctor is doing the test to see if any of the pain in your shoulder is due to compression of the nerves that exit the spine (neck) and supply the upper extremity.

Posted By doc4bax on July 06, 2008 at 13:38:15:

In Reply to: question about procedure posted by justin on June 29, 2008 at 18:17:01:

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