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.
