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Spine History & Physical
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Spine History & Physical
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NAME:_____________________________________________________ DATE:__________________
BIRTHDATE:__________________ HEIGHT:_____ft. _____in. WEIGHT:___________lbs.
Referring doctor’s name & address: _____________________________________________________
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Internist or family doctor’s name & address: ________________________________________ Same as above
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A.Chief Complaint
 1.What is your MAIN reason for seeing the doctor? (Check all that apply)
   ___Neck Pain       Arm, shoulder, or hand: ___Pain ___Numbness ___Weakness
   ___Back Pain       Leg, buttock, or foot: ___Pain ___Numbness ___Weakness
 2.How long have you had this problem? __________________________________________________
 3.Has this problem recently gotten worse? YES / NO If YES When? ____________________________
 4.What started the problem? ___________________________________________________________
B. Pain and Numbness Diagrams
Mark where you have PAINMark where you have NUMBNESS or TINGLING
Right        Left                       Left        Right Right        Left                       Left        Right
My pain level is (circle one): 012345678910
None Slight Moderate Severe Extreme Could not be worse
C.Complete this section for NECK/ARM problems ONLY.
 1.What portion of your pain is in your NECK versus your ARM(s)? (Check only one)
   ___No neck or arm pain       ___NECK and ARM pain are about equal (50/50)
   ___All NECK pain, no arm pain       ___Mostly ARM pain, only some neck pain
   ___Mostly NECK pain, some arm pain       ___All ARM pain, no neck pain
 
        2.What portion of your ARM PAIN is on the RIGHT versus the LEFT? (Check only one)
   ___No arm pain       ___RIGHT and LEFT arms are about equal (50/50)
   ___RIGHT arm pain, no left arm pain       ___Mostly LEFT arm pain, some right arm pain
   ___Mostly RIGHT arm pain, some left arm pain       ___LEFT arm pain, no right arm pain
 
        3.If you have ARM PAIN, where do you feel it? (Check all that apply)
   RIGHT: ___Shoulder ___Arm ___Forearm   FINGERS: ___Thumb ___Index ___Long ___Ring ___Small
   LEFT: ___Shoulder ___Arm ___Forearm   FINGERS: ___Thumb ___Index ___Long ___Ring ___Small
 
        4.If you have ARM NUMBNESS, where do you feel it? (Check all that apply)
   RIGHT: ___Shoulder ___Arm ___Forearm   FINGERS: ___Thumb ___Index ___Long ___Ring ___Small
   LEFT: ___Shoulder ___Arm ___Forearm   FINGERS: ___Thumb ___Index ___Long ___Ring ___Small
 
        5.If you have ARM WEAKNESS, where do you feel it? (Check all that apply)
   RIGHT: ___Shoulder ___Arm ___Forearm   FINGERS: ___Thumb ___Index ___Long ___Ring ___Small
   LEFT: ___Shoulder ___Arm ___Forearm   FINGERS: ___Thumb ___Index ___Long ___Ring ___Small
 
        6.Are you right- or left-handed? (Circle one)     RIGHT    LEFT
 
        7.Please indicate which, if any, of these problems you are experiencing. (Check all that apply)
  ___Pain or numbness that is worse at night than during the day
  ___Pain or numbness that is worse with overhead activity (e.g, washing or drying hair)
  ___Difficulty picking up small objects (e.g, keys, coins) or buttoning shirts
  ___New difficulty with handwriting or penmanship
  ___Problems with balance or frequent tripping
  ___Headaches in the back of the head
 
D.Complete this section for BACK/LEG problems ONLY.
 1.What portion of your pain is in your BACK versus your LEG(s)? (Check only one)
   ___No back or leg pain       ___BACK and LEG pain are about equal (50/50)
   ___All BACK pain, no leg pain       ___Mostly LEG pain, only some back pain
   ___Mostly BACK pain, some leg pain       ___All LEG pain, no back pain
 
        2.What portion of your LEG PAIN is on the RIGHT versus the LEFT? (Check only one)
   ___No leg pain       ___RIGHT and LEFT legs are about equal (50/50)
   ___RIGHT leg pain, no left leg pain       ___Mostly LEFT leg pain, some right leg pain
   ___Mostly RIGHT leg pain, some left leg pain       ___LEFT leg pain, no right leg pain
 
        3.If you have LEG PAIN, where do you feel it? (Check all that apply)
   RIGHT: ___Buttock ___Groin ___Front of thigh   ___Side of thigh ___Back of thigh ___Calf ___Foot
   LEFT: ___Buttock ___Groin ___Front of thigh   ___Side of thigh ___Back of thigh ___Calf ___Foot
 
        4.If you have LEG NUMBNESS, where do you feel it? (Check all that apply)
   RIGHT: ___Buttock ___Groin ___Front of thigh   ___Side of thigh ___Back of thigh ___Calf ___Foot
   LEFT: ___Buttock ___Groin ___Front of thigh   ___Side of thigh ___Back of thigh ___Calf ___Foot
 
        5.If you have LEG WEAKNESS, where do you feel it? (Check all that apply)
   RIGHT: ___Buttock ___Groin ___Front of thigh   ___Side of thigh ___Back of thigh ___Calf ___Foot
   LEFT: ___Buttock ___Groin ___Front of thigh   ___Side of thigh ___Back of thigh ___Calf ___Foot
 
        6.How far can you walk before LEG PAIN makes you stop and rest? (Check only one)
   ___I cannot stand up       ___1 or 2 blocks
   ___Across the room       ___1 or 2 miles
   ___Across the parking lot       ___I can walk as far as I want without leg pain
 
        7.Is there anything else that keeps you from WALKING ver far? (Check all that apply)
   ___Back pain       ___Shortness of breath
   ___Chest pain       ___Poor balance
 
        8.What happens to your LEG PAIN with the following activities? (Check all that apply)
   Lying down: ___Better ___Worse ___No change   Walking: ___Better ___Worse ___No change  
   Sitting: ___Better ___Worse ___No change   Bend forward: ___Better ___Worse ___No change  
   Standing: ___Better ___Worse ___No change   Bend back: ___Better ___Worse ___No change  
 
        9.What happens to your BACK PAIN with the following activities? (Check all that apply)
   Lying down: ___Better ___Worse ___No change   Walking: ___Better ___Worse ___No change  
   Sitting: ___Better ___Worse ___No change   Bend forward: ___Better ___Worse ___No change  
   Standing: ___Better ___Worse ___No change   Bend back: ___Better ___Worse ___No change  
   Coughing: ___Better ___Worse ___No change   Sneezing: ___Better ___Worse ___No change  
 
E.All patients should answer the following questions.
 1. Are you recently leaking either urine or stool? YES / NO If YES since when? ______________________
 2. Are you recently straining to urinate?? YES / NO If YES since when? ____________________________
 3. Have you missed any work/school due to this problem? YES / NO How much? ______________________
 4. Treatments for this particular problem have included: (Check all that apply)
   ___Supervised physical therapy   ___Anti-inflammatory medication
   Where? __________________   ___Narcotic pain medication
   ___Manipulation or chiropractic treatment   ___Epidural steriod injection:____times
   Where? __________________   How long did relief last? _______________
   ___Daily neck/back exercises   ___Facet joint injections/ablations:____times
   ___Massage and ultrasound   How long did relief last? _______________
   ___Traction, VAX-D, or DRX-9000   ___Anti-inflammatory medication
   ___TENS unit or RS muscle stimulator   How long did relief last? _______________
   ___Back brace or neck collar   ___Other:_________________________
 5. List pain medicines and dose taken for this problem: ___NONE _______________________________
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 6. Previous doctors seen specifically about this problem: ___NONE
 
Doctor's Name Specialty City (if not Rockford) Treatments
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____________________ _______________ ____________________ ____________________
____________________ _______________ ____________________ ____________________
        7.What tests have you had for your problem? Please list the most recent date and location. ___NONE
   X-rays______________________________    MRI______________________________
   Myelogram______________________________    EMG______________________________
   CT scan______________________________    Bone scan______________________________
F. Past Medical History  (Check all that apply)  ___NONE

_Heart attack
__Angina
__Heart failure
__High blood pressure
__Stroke
__Vascular disease
__High cholesterol
__Organ transplants
__Diabetes
How  long?_____

__Asthma
__Chronic bronchitis
__Emphysema
__Pneumonia, frequent
__Tuberculosis
__Dialysis
__Kidney stones
__Blood clot in legs
__Blood clot in lungs
__Bleeding disorders

__Sickle cell disease
__Anemia
__Stomach ulcers
__Hepatitis
__Parkinson’s disease
__Polio
__Neuropathy
__Alcoholism
__Mental illness
__HIV/AIDS

__Osteoporosis
__Fibromyalgia
__Rheumatoid arthritis
__Gout
__Lupus
__Ankylosing spondylitis
__Cancer of                  __Injury of                                                        __OTHER:                    

G. Past Surgical History  (List all previous surgeries, especially any surgeries
on neck, chest, or back; write on back if needed)  ___NONE

                 
Operation                                                          Surgeon                                         Date
_____________________________________    __________________________      ___________________
_____________________________________    __________________________      ___________________
_____________________________________    __________________________      ___________________
_____________________________________    __________________________      ___________________
_____________________________________    __________________________      ___________________
_____________________________________    __________________________      ___________________
H. Review of Systems  (Check all that apply)  ___NONE

PATHOLOGIC
__Fevers or chills
__Night sweats
__Pain worse at night
__Unusual weight loss
__Sudden weight gain
__No position of relief
__Pain no better with rest
__Feel lump in buttock
__Feel lump in abdomen
CARDIOVASCULAR
__Heart or chest pain
__Abnormal heartbeat
__Swollen ankles or feet
__Freq. night urination
__Poor circulation
__Short of breath if flat
__Short of breath with  
    exercise

PULMONARY
__Wheezing
__Persistent cough
__Green/yellow sputum
__Sinus infections
__Bad or loud snoring
__Frequent hoarseness
GASTROINTESTINAL
__Difficulty swallowin
__Nausea or vomiting
__Frequent diarrhea
__Blood in stool
__Very dark or tar stool
__Ulcers
NEUROLOGIC
__Burning pain
__Shingles/herpes zoster
__Change of vision
__Double vision

__Frequent headaches
__Blackouts or seizures
__Loss of memory
__Loss of hearing
__Ringing in ears
__Nervous exhaustion
__Depression or anxiety
HEMATOLOGIC
__Frequent nose bleeds
__Easy bruising/bleeding
__Gums bleed easily
__Blood clots in legs
__Blood clots in lungs
RHEUMATOLOGIC
__Bad morning stiffness
__Red or swollen joints
__Broken collarbone
__Rashes or skin changes
__New moles/dark spots

CONSTITUTIONAL
__Frequent infections
__Gum or tooth problems
__Anorexia or bulimia
__Poor nutrition
__Very low energy
GENITOURINARY
__Swollen lymph glands
__Difficulty urinating
__Burning on urination
__Frequent urination
__Blood in urine
__Leaking urine
Women only:
__Irregular periods
__Vaginal discharge __Breast lumps or
   
discharge

Have you ever had an infection with drug-resistant bacteria, e.g. methcillin resistant Staphyloccocus Aureus (MRSA) or vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE)? YES / NO
 I.  Family History  (Check all that apply)  ___NONE     ___UNKNOWN

__Scoliosis
__Severe neck problems
__Severe back problem

__Cancer (Type_______)
__Heart attack
__Stroke

__Bleeding disorders
__Blood clots
__Kidney failure

__Diabetes
__Alcohol dependence
__Mental illness


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.  Medications  (List dose and schedule, write on back if needed)  ___NONE

      Any blood thinners (inc. aspirin)?  YES / NO               Any cholesterol-lowering medicines?  YES / NO
      List:________________________________             List: ________________________________
     Any osteoporosis medicines?  YES / NO                     Are you taking calcium and vitamin D?  YES / NO
    
List:________________________________             List: ________________________________
OTHER:                                                                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
K. Allergies to Medications  ___NONE
     
Medication                                                                  Type of Reaction (i.e., what happens?)
________________________________________   _____________________________________________
 ________________________________________   _____________________________________________
 ________________________________________   _____________________________________________
 ________________________________________   _____________________________________________
Any allergy to latex or bananas?  YES / NO                Any allergy to nickel or metals/jewelry?  YES / NO
L. Social History:
1.  Work status:  ___Homemaker      ___Student            ___Working (list occupation):__________________
                          ___Retired              ___Sick leave        ___Not working
                          ___On long-term disability or SSI         ___Applying for long-term disability or SSI
2.  Marital Status:   ___Married         ___Single               ___Co-habitating
                              ___Divorced       ___Widowed
3.  Number of living children:______  Number of children living locally:______
4.  I live:             ___Alone                I live with:______________________________
5.  Tobacco use: ___Never               ___Cigarettes        ___Cigars            ___Pipe            ___Chew
                          ___Packs per day for ______years      ___I QUIT using tobacco ___years ago
6.  Alcohol use:   ___Never               __# of drinks/day        __of drinks/week
                           ___Alcoholic (drunk daily)                    ___Recovering alcoholic
7.  Drug use:       ___Never               ___Currently          ___Past               ___Former addict/rehab patient
8.  Because of this problem, I HAVE FILED a:               ___Lawsuit          ___Workers’ compensation claim
9.  Because of this problem, I MAY / WILL FILE a:       ___Lawsuit          ___Workers’ compensation claim
Patient Signature:___________________________________________     Date:_______________________

 

Pediatric and Adolescent Scoliosis/Kyphosis Questionnaire
Only fill out this form if you are seeing the doctor for SCOLIOSIS or KYPHOSIS.
NAME:_________________________________________________________      DATE:_________________
BIRTHDATE:_____________ AGE:_____     HEIGHT:____ft.   ____in.                    WEIGHT:____________lbs.
Approximate growth in last 6 months:    ________________
Height of mother:          ____________
Height of father:            ____________
Height of siblings:          ___________________________________________________
Any relatives with scoliosis/kyphosis?    _________________________________
How was scoliosis/kyphosis discovered?           _________________________________
Previous treatment for scoliosis/kyphosis           _________________________________
Previous surgeons seen for condition:    _________________________________
Have you had your first menses/period?            YES / NO        Approximate start date?_____________
Are your menses/periods regular?                     YES / NO  
How old was your mother when her mense/periods began?_____________________________

How do you feel about how:       0          1          2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9         10
your spine looks?                        No problem                          Somewhat unhappy                   Very unhappy