Joint pain is a common condition. This condition affects millions of people worldwide. Its causes include a variety of factors, including injury, arthritis, or wear and tear on the joints. While over-the-counter pain relievers can offer temporary relief, they often have unwanted side effects. As a result, many people are…
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Benefits of Collagen Powder for Skin Health
As we age, our natural collagen production declines, leading to the formation of wrinkles and aloss of skin elasticity. Supplementing with collagen powder may help reduce the signs of agingby increasing collagen levels in the skin. Collagen powder has become a popular supplement recently, touted for skin health’s potentialbenefits. Collagen…
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Dupuytren’s contracture : Mnemonics
Associations of Dupuytren’s Contracture Mnemonic: DEAFEST LIAR Dupuytren’s diathesis Mnemonic: ABCDEF Severity and recurrence risk is increased in: If all 6 diathesis risk factors are present: risk of recurrence is 71% If none of diathesis risk factors are present: risk of recurrence is 23% Involvement of fingers Mnemonic: RaSMIT In…
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What Not to Do After Chiropractic Adjustment?
Chiropractic adjustments provide numerous benefits to the body, including improved mood, better balance, and reduced stress. If you get a chiropractic adjustment, you are on your way to realizing these benefits. However, many people often overlook a critical part of chiropractic care – post-treatment care, which is why their pain…
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Congenital Pseudoarthrosis of Tibia (CPT)
Origin of Pathology Periosteum Clinical features Mnemonic: ABCDeF Boyd Classification Mnemonic: B-2C-2D-E I – Bowing II – Constriction (hourlgass) III – Cyst IV – Dense (Sclerotic) V – Dysplastic fibula VI – “Endosseous” (Intraosseous) neurofibroma or schwannoma Paley Classification Type Bone ends Pseudoarthrosis mobility Previous surgical intervention 1 Atrophic Mobile…
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5 Signs You Might Need Hearing Aids
Some hearing loss is a normal part of aging for most people. However, entering your golden years isn’t the only reason why people seek the help of hearing aids. Some people’s hearing has been affected in their profession, while others may have hearing loss due to specific illnesses. If you…
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Triple deformity of Knee : Mnemonic
Triple deformity of knee consists of 3 components: 1. Flexion deformity at knee 2. Posterolateral subluxation of tibia 3. External rotation of tibia over femoral condyle Mechanism behind triple deformity of knee: Causes of Triple deformity of knee: Mnemonic: TRIPLE 1. Tuberculosis (TB) knee – commonest cause 2. Rheumatoid arthritis…
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Meniscus Injury : Mnemonics
Meniscus structure Mnemonic: CD RS McMurray test Mnemonic: The heel of the foot points towards the injured meniscus Meniscus attachments in knee Each meniscus has something attached to it: Tear Patterns Mnemonic: LaHORe FC Tear pattern Description Potential to repair Longitudinal Oriented parallel to edge of meniscusa. Complete tear with…