Anyone finds this test useful?

[898_1]

I found the power point instruction how to perform video assisted neck check (see the link)

http://youtu.be/Q13mRoLBfSg
Anyone finds this useful?

[898_1]

For instance, it is difficult to use if the person has short or full neck (the person must tilt the head far back at the same time to look into the mirror).
I found a power point presentation instruction for so called “video assisted thyroid neck check” posted on Youtube containing instruction how to do it (http://youtu.be/Q13mRoLBfSg)
It will be interesting to check if this test could outperform the standard neck check in terms of detecting hidden nodules or goiters that the standard test may fail to detect. Quoted from youtube:
"Important: do this test on your own risk! If you having cervical spine disease or injury or if in doubt, consult the physician!
I would like to check reliability of this test so I would like volunteers to try it in addition to or concurrently with the AACE recommended thyroid neck check.
You must have diffuse or nodular thyroid hyperplasia detected by palpation, ultrasound, CT scan or MRI scans which is not visible with your head in normal position.
Please indicate your age and abnormal or suspected findings and methods they are detected, also including: size and location of the nodule(s), size of thyroid lobes,and neck circumference or collar size (inches or cm)
You are welcome to perform this test if you have so called "roll" at the thyroid area of your neck and want to rule out a goiter.
Thank you for your participation!"

[Barb135]

Yes, it's useful, but audio and illustrations would be good to tell/show people what to really look for.......