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Lloyd Punch
CreatedJune 11, 2020
Last UpdatedMay 13, 2021
byMeghan
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“Costovertebral angle tenderness“
Used to assess for a pyelonephritis, kidney stone, or other kidney pathology
With the patient seated and slightly flexed, a percussive force is applied to the back between T9-12
Positive with pain
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