Meaning 0 to 100 degrees of range of motion, yup!....nm
Posted By: Cyndiee on 2009-03-06
In Reply to: Musculoskeletal Exam - Shagalynn
Subject: Meaning 0 to 100 degrees of range of motion, yup!....nm
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Is it general range of motion or gentle range of motion?
Subject: Is it general range of motion or gentle range of motion?
Pls help me on this.
Range of motion of his lower extremities was full in range accompanied by mild ____ sign
Subject: Range of motion of his lower extremities was full in range accompanied by mild ____ sign
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In degrees of ROM or in end range or ROM? I doubt sm
Subject: In degrees of ROM or in end range or ROM? I doubt sm
it is Dupuytren etc. nm
range of motion
Subject: range of motion
How should this be typed: range-of-motion
OR
range of motion
range of motion
Subject: range of motion
Maybe range of motion
Subject: Maybe range of motion
ROM as in range of motion? nm
Subject: ROM as in range of motion? nm
range of motion is full
Subject: range of motion is full
then it sounds like fingers are in touch, capillary refill is brisk. This is an ER note, speed talker, wrist laceration. I am wondering if it is something to do with light touch rather than fingers. It is definitely touch not intact. TIA
range of motion is all that comes to my mind
Subject: range of motion is all that comes to my mind
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dupuytren's range of motion?
Subject: dupuytren's range of motion?
i was thinking end range of motion,
Subject: i was thinking end range of motion,
but that don't make a whole lotta sense, either....
maybe "especially" with range of motion.. ??
Subject: maybe "especially" with range of motion.. ??
not to mention, decreased range of motion
Subject: not to mention, decreased range of motion
not emotion. geez.
Ever hear of s/l arch range of motion? SM
Subject: Ever hear of s/l arch range of motion? SM
He does have full flexion and extension of the knee with patellofemoral crepitance noted throughout the s/l arch range of motion.
Thanks!
in range of motion instruments machine?
Subject: in range of motion instruments machine?
IMPRESSION: Status post left total knee, a little bit behind in rehab.
We need to really push to get to 90 degrees. I will give her two more weeks. I have ordered an in range of motion instruments machine.
Anyone heard of this? I can't find it on Google anywhere. I only find a "range of motion instrument for the spine." Thanks!! 
no, not on this one, only if it is a pain-free range of motion. nm
Subject: no, not on this one, only if it is a pain-free range of motion. nm
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Range of motion - s/l (tier) flexion in shoulder?
Subject: Range of motion - s/l (tier) flexion in shoulder?
Absolutely; Arch Range of Motion and Evaluation.
Subject: Absolutely; Arch Range of Motion and Evaluation.
correct, has tenderness at extremes of range of motion.
Subject: correct, has tenderness at extremes of range of motion.
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Range of motion is full and pain free. TIA
Subject: Range of motion is full and pain free. TIA
This is ESL, so unclear - He may be referring to range of motion pain but doesn't say.
Subject: This is ESL, so unclear - He may be referring to range of motion pain but doesn't say.
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using "rice" to do range of motion and grip and wrist strengthening?
Subject: using "rice" to do range of motion and grip and wrist strengthening?
It is over the rhomboid area. No s/l CF or midline pain. Limited range of motion.
Subject: It is over the rhomboid area. No s/l CF or midline pain. Limited range of motion.
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Full range of motion of hips with negative s/l fevered force
Subject: Full range of motion of hips with negative s/l fevered force
I'm guessing here, but..."knee joint exam is intact with full range of motion"?
Subject: I'm guessing here, but..."knee joint exam is intact with full range of motion"?
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Patient w/ dysesthesias in his hand, s/l [lamets] negative, and good range of motion of neck?-nm
Subject: Patient w/ dysesthesias in his hand, s/l [lamets] negative, and good range of motion of neck?-nm
There is hesitancy in range of motion due to pain and guarding on the patient’s para-articular flexi
Subject: There is hesitancy in range of motion due to pain and guarding on the patient’s para-articular flexion, extension and supination.
External/internal range of motion with tibiotarsal pain (TTP?) docs can make up abbreviations, ???n
Subject: External/internal range of motion with tibiotarsal pain (TTP?) docs can make up abbreviations, ???nm
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Ever heard of a bowen board to measure arm range of motion pre and post axillary node dissection?
Subject: Ever heard of a bowen board to measure arm range of motion pre and post axillary node dissection?
Thanks for the help.
range of motion and stability? ROMs and stability? nm
Subject: range of motion and stability? ROMs and stability? nm
Do you type it 98 degrees or do you use the degrees symbol.
Subject: Do you type it 98 degrees or do you use the degrees symbol.
Do you type it 98 degrees or do you use the degrees symbol.
Also, what is the correct way to type x-ray? X-ray??
-2 degrees dorsiflexion, or minus 2 degrees dorsiflexion--brain freeze thanks
Subject: -2 degrees dorsiflexion, or minus 2 degrees dorsiflexion--brain freeze thanks
Probably meaning subcentimeter, meaning smaller sm
Subject: Probably meaning subcentimeter, meaning smaller sm
than a centimeter.
does BOS say anything about degrees?
Subject: does BOS say anything about degrees?
I was wondering which is preferred... typing out degrees or inserting the symbol. Does anyone know what BOS says about this? I have just been typing it out, but I have seen some reports done by other transcriptionists at my company that have the symbol instead. JUST CURIOUS
Could it be 115 degrees? sm
Subject: Could it be 115 degrees? sm
I type ortho all the time and haven't ever heard the docs say 2+15 degrees.
-2 degrees
Subject: -2 degrees
0 degrees or zero degrees? nm
Subject: 0 degrees or zero degrees? nm
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I would think 90 degrees but
Subject: I would think 90 degrees but
If you are absolutely certain he said 90 twice, leave the 2nd 90 a blank.
10 degrees? sm.
Subject: 10 degrees? sm.
Is the doctor referring to 10 degrees of internal rotation? Thanks so much for your help.
BOS Ortho degrees
Subject: BOS Ortho degrees
Page 26 angles:
In expressing angles, write out degrees or use degree sign ( º ).
Use the degree sign in imaging studies. If the symbol is not available, spell out degree or degrees.
Use the degree sign with ECG expressions related to QRS axis. If the symbol is not available, spell out degrees. QRS +60º or QRS +60 degrees
Personally, I have to always spell out degrees, because the hospital's system doesn't accept the symbol...it might be a case-by-case thing with whatever account you are workin' on. 
Yes, he means 10 degrees.
Subject: Yes, he means 10 degrees.
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I was taught to type out degrees sm
Subject: I was taught to type out degrees sm
If it were a 30 degree angle or something, I would type it 30-degree. If it is 30 degrees, I would type it like that without the hyphen.
Listened again and it s/l degrees of grab. nm
Subject: Listened again and it s/l degrees of grab. nm
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Degrees of Freedom (DOFs).? nm
Subject: Degrees of Freedom (DOFs).? nm
Symbol for degrees, in physical therapy "E"
Subject: Symbol for degrees, in physical therapy "E"
Does anyone know how to type symbol for degrees in physical therapy: pt can straight leg raise 50E (degrees) inb MSWord
Thanks
When is it appropriate to use the degree sign or actually type out the word degrees?
Subject: When is it appropriate to use the degree sign or actually type out the word degrees?
There are different degrees of how poorly the leaflets of the valve are closing and the resultant
Subject: There are different degrees of how poorly the leaflets of the valve are closing and the resultant
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Write out degrees typically, especially if Fahrenheit, Celcius, etc not stated after. sm
Subject: Write out degrees typically, especially if Fahrenheit, Celcius, etc not stated after. sm
BOS states you can use the symbol if the scale name is given (Celcius, etc.)
Lower case x-ray.... unless beginning a sentence, then cap to X-ray.
Physical therapist dictates measurement at 10-1/2 degrees (how do you put the half degree)? (nm)
Subject: Physical therapist dictates measurement at 10-1/2 degrees (how do you put the half degree)? (nm)
It was RANGE... nm
Subject: It was RANGE... nm
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Maybe percentile range?? nm
Subject: Maybe percentile range?? nm
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