ABSTRACT

The chapter on pediatric spine examination starts with information on the relevant basic anatomy of the spine and then goes on to an elaborate discussion on relevant points in history-taking. This chapter discusses the examination of the spine in the pediatric age group with a special focus on pathologies specific to the pediatric age group. All important points, such as inspection, palpation, movements, special tests, deformity evaluation, and neurological examination, have been covered in detail.