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Follow the general principles of orthopedic examination outlined in the article below. Standing 1. Note general point of pain: C sign (Patients with intra-articular hip…
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History (Listen) Mnemonic: SOCRATES a. Site: Site and Site of origin of lump (in case of huge lumps) b. Onset: Duration (from the time 1st…
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Several cultures and religions round the globe carry a belief that the humans are capable of being possessed or inhabited by spirits and even the…
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Don’t Marry Too Soon DRILL Choose the correct drill bit Insert the drill bit correctly in the chuck Tighten the chuck sufficiently Start the drill…
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Anatomy of Vertebral Pedicle Width (narrowest transverse diameter): Narrowest at T4-T5 (4-5 mm) Above and below this level, the width gradually increases to almost double…
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The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a sciento-metric index calculated that reflects the yearly mean number of citations of articles published in the last two years in…
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Understanding of the Boutonniere and Swan neck deformity requires clear concept of the finger extensor apparatus, which has been discussed here. The extrinsic extensor tendons…
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