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Swallow test

Purpose[edit]

The swallow test tests for cervical spine obstructions or tumors in the anterior cervical spine regions.

Procedure[edit]

The patient should sit while the examiner stands next to the patient. Then the patient is asked to swallow.

Mechanism[edit]

The patient will swallow.

Results[edit]

Increased pain or difficulty swallowing (dysphagia).

Adverse Affects (or "Legal issues")[edit]

History[edit]

Notes[edit]

Check to see the patient's head is in a neutral position because swallowing becomes more difficult when the neck is extended.

Reference[edit]

Konin, Jeff G., Denise L. Wiksten, Jerome A. Isear, and Holly Brader. Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination. 3rd ed. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Incorporated. 2006. 19. Print.