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会話 2 : Physical Examination and Whiplash Check

The doctor gives Brenda a physical examination to
check for joint movement.

医師はブレンダに身体検査を行い、関節の動きをチェックします。

Doctor : First we need to give a simple physical examination and then we will do some x-rays and if
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we suspect soft tissue damage , we may also give you an MRI test.
Brenda : Fine.
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Doctor : OK. First can you please rotate your neck slowly clockwise? Good....And now anti-
clockwise. How does that feel?

Brenda : It feels a little sore.
Doctor : Yes. That is to be expected. Now can you please tilt your head from side to side? Good...

Does that feel sore too?

Brenda : A little.
Doctor : OK, now bend your head forwards towards your chest. How does that feel?

Brenda : Its OK. Not much pain.
Doctor : OK. Can you bend your head forwards a little further? Good. How does that feel?

Brenda : It hurts....here.
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Doctor : Ah those are your cervical facet joints . These are often damaged in accidents like this.
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The pain may mean that you have suffered from whiplash . Does it feel tender when I touch here?
Brenda : Yes, it does.
Doctor : How about here?

Brenda : Yes. That hurts.
Doctor : OK. Let's get you to the MRI.