The Adams Forward Bend Test is used in many situations to diagnose scoliosis; however, it is not a primary source for a diagnosis.[1] This test is often used at schools and doctors' offices to check for scoliosis. The patient bends forward, as if they are diving. If the patient has scoliosis, their back often has a prominent line where the spine is, and one side is higher than the other. A patient's back is completely straight if they do not have scoliosis.
| Adams Forward Bend Test | |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Diagnosis of scoliosis |
The test, named after William Adams, was described in 1865. He discovered "the nature of the rotational element of scoliosis" after performing a postmortem on surgeon and geologist Gideon Mantell, who had suffered from spinal problems for years.[2][3]
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edit- ^ "Forward bend test: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Image".
- ^ Fairbank, Jeremy (2004-09-01). "Historical perspective: William Adams, the forward bending test, and the spine of Gideon Algernon Mantell". Spine. 29 (17): 1953–1955. doi:10.1097/01.brs.0000137072.41425.ec. ISSN 1528-1159. PMID 15534423.
- ^ Fairbank, J. C. T. (2004). "William Adams and the spine of G. A. Mantell". Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. 86 (5): 349–52. doi:10.1308/147870804245. PMC 1964242. PMID 15333172.
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