E in Null

English translation: extension neutral

19:57 Aug 11, 2010
German to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general) / Orthopedics
German term or phrase: E in Null
In a German medical report for patient who has lumbar spine syndrome, in list of associated symptoms and tests:
"Flex bis ca. 30 cm FBA, E in Null; Lat-Flex bds eingeschränkt;

I think "E" stands for "Extension" but I am not sure what the "E in Null" means or how I would say it in English.
Thanks for suggestions!
Stephen R Schoening
United States
Local time: 20:12
English translation:extension neutral
Explanation:
IMO this is meant:
Flexion till 30 cm distance finger tips -> floor

Extension to 0° (upright position), no back extension possible.

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Note added at 12 hrs (2010-08-12 08:45:21 GMT)
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pls. note: a.m. "extension neutral" is meant as an explanation NOT translation.

I would choose as translation:

Extension 0 degree

see e.g.:
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/benefits/exams/disexm53.htm
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MMUlr
Germany
Local time: 03:12
Grading comment
Thank you MMUlr, for information, including the VA website, which is very interesting for me.

Stephen
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extension neutral


Explanation:
IMO this is meant:
Flexion till 30 cm distance finger tips -> floor

Extension to 0° (upright position), no back extension possible.

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Note added at 12 hrs (2010-08-12 08:45:21 GMT)
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pls. note: a.m. "extension neutral" is meant as an explanation NOT translation.

I would choose as translation:

Extension 0 degree

see e.g.:
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/benefits/exams/disexm53.htm

MMUlr
Germany
Local time: 03:12
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 841
Grading comment
Thank you MMUlr, for information, including the VA website, which is very interesting for me.

Stephen
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