A novel and accurate palpation method for identification of the L4 spinous process
Cramer G, Selby S, Cantu J, Roytman G. A novel and accurate palpation method for identification of the L4 spinous process. The FASEB Journal 2019, 33: 767.20-767.20. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.2019.33.1_supplement.767.20.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchL4 SPLumbar spinous processesMethod of palpationSpinous processPalpation methodEffective physical examinationYears of practice experienceL4 spinous processPhysical examination of patientsPalpation accuracyPhysical medicinePhysical therapyBack painCase seriesClinical specialtiesMRI scansInstitutional IRBExamination of patientsProspective researchCliniciansPlaced accelerometersSupracristal planeSupine positionInferior extentPalpation