Back Talk | Spine Education

This special interest symposium, The Physical Exam, will be lead by Laurie Scott, RN, MSN, NP-C, and Jodi Hetterman, PA-C.  Laurie is a nurse practitioner with Indiana Spine Group, and she works with spine surgeon Thomas Reilly, MD.  Jodi is a physician assistant with Indiana Spine Group and she works with our neurosurgical spine surgeon Kenneth Renkens, MD. 

During this workshop, they will demonstrate using a live-model, the diagnostic steps in conducting a physical exam related to spine pain (back and neck).  In their presentation, they will include key points in evaluating both lumbar and cervical problems.  Additionally, with the lumbar exam – they will specifically discuss the identification of radicular pain from low-back pain, and the evaluation process to rule out hip abnormalities or knee problems.