Go through the general principles of orthopedic examination before reading foot and ankle examination. Look Look for SEADS GO. A. Standing 1. From behind: 2.…
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History taking and examination skills and Flowchart approaches to commonly encountered medical conditions and diseases.
Wrist Examination
Start examination of patient using WIPER. Learn the general principles of orthopedic examination before you proceed to wrist examination. Look Both dorsal and palmar aspects…
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Remember WIPER before patient examination The local musculoskeletal examination is carried out following the general physical examination. The orthopedic examination proceeds in the sequence of:…
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We have compiled a list of equipment and items required for a musculoskeletal examination. 1. Measuring tape: For measuring limb length and girth 2. Goniometer:…
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Tests the function of: Posterior or Dorsal column which may be impaired in: Subacute combined degeneration (SCD) of spinal cord (Vitamin B12 deficiency) Posterior cord…
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Deep tendon reflexes are monosynaptic reflexes integrated at lamina IX of the spinal cord. Deep tendon reflexes may be interpreted as: Normal Diminished or absent…
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Named after: Charles Edward Beevor Definition: Upward (Cephalad) movement of the umbilicus in a supine patient attempting either to flex the head onto the chest…
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Mnemonic: HEEL PAINS 1. Heel pad syndrome 2. Enthesopathy 3. Entrapment 4. Ligaments 5. Plantar fasciitis 6. Posterior tibial tendinopathy/tenosynovitis 7. Peroneal tendinopathy/tenosynovitis 8. Arthritis…
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