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Fibromyalgia : Mnemonic Approach

Epomedicine Mar 5, 2022 No Comments Musculoskeletal systemRheumatology

Clinical Features Mnemonic: FIBRO 1. Fatigue: 80-90% Feeling “overwhelming tiredness” or “completely washed out” Less prominent than in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 2. Fibrofog: Dyscognition or…

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Hip Examination

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha , PGY3 Orthopedics Jan 27, 2022 No Comments Clinical examinationMusculoskeletal systemOrthopedics

Always start your examination with WIPER Standing 1. Note general point of pain: Can help direct the examination 2. Gait (Watch 6-8 stride lengths): Pelvic…

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Ely’s test

Epomedicine Jan 17, 2022 No Comments Clinical examinationMusculoskeletal systemOrthopedics

Rectus femoris is the only Quadriceps muscle that cross the hip joint and act as a hip flexor and knee extensor. When the rectus femoris…

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Ober’s Test

Epomedicine Oct 6, 2021 No Comments Clinical examinationMusculoskeletal systemOrthopedics

Tensor fascial latae (TFL) originates from the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) outer surface, outer lip of anterior iliac crest and deep surface of fascia…

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Thomas Test

Epomedicine Sep 25, 2021 No Comments Musculoskeletal systemOrthopedics

Synonym: Hip flexion contracture test, Iliacus test, Iliopsoas test Fixed flexion deformity of the hip and anterior pelvic tilt leads to a compensatory hyperlordosis of…

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Boutonniere and Swan neck Deformity – Pathophysiology

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha , PGY3 Orthopedics Sep 5, 2021 No Comments Internal medicineMusculoskeletal systemOrthopedicsRheumatology

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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Anatomy of Deep Palmar Spaces

Epomedicine Aug 28, 2021 No Comments AnatomyMusculoskeletal system

Deep space infections occur in one of the three anatomically defined potential spaces within the hand. Thenar, mid-palmar and hypothenar spaces Interdigital subfascial web space…

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Approach to Thoracic and Lumbar Spine X-ray

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha , PGY3 Orthopedics Jun 22, 2021 1 Comment Musculoskeletal systemOrthopedicsRadiology

Views Standard: Supine AP and Latero-lateral (LL) views – thoracic or lumbar Thoracic: Lateral (Fulcrum) bending views: to determine the flexibility of curves in scoliosis…

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