Many relevant diagnostic signs are not performed deliberately by the examiner or by the patient at the examiner’s direction. They are observed as the patient reacts to their condition. Fortin’s finger sign, Minor’s sign, and Vanzetti’s sign are three examples of this principle.
3 VERTICAL BAR GRAPHS WITH CONSTANT BLUE/RED COLORS
3 VERTICAL BAR GRAPHS WITH CONSTANT BLUE/RED COLORS
Treatment was Helpful:
Chiropractic Patients -- 99%
Medical Patients -- 80%
Satisfied with Care:
Chiropractic Patients -- 96%
Medical Patients -- 84%
Likely to Seek Care from Another Provider:
Chiropractic Patients -- 14%
Medical Patients -- 27%
SOURCE: Carey CS, et al. Acute severe low back pain. Spine, 21:339-344, 1996.
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