What should be ruled out before performing any special tests of the cervical spine?
A) Prior injury to the injured body part
B) Prior injury to a related body part
C) Direct trauma to either the vertebrae or spinal cord
D) Radicular pain into the distal extremities
E) Missing dermatomal sensations

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Direct trauma to the vertebrae or spinal cord should be ruled out to prevent exacerbating a potentially serious injury during special tests.

What Should Be Ruled Out Before Performing Any Special Tests