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Meralgia Paresthetica: A Commonly Overlooked Cause of Thigh Pain

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The primary tools of spinal and pelvic manipulation help restore joint function and reduce mechanical stress on the nerve. 2001 Sep 1;9(5):336-44. Conservative Meralgia Paresthetica Treatment Strategies Fast Fact: Conservative treatment for meralgia paresthetica is effective in up to 91% of cases. Butterworth-Heinemann; 1991.

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7 Essential Neurodynamic Tests For Sciatica And Lumbar Radiculopathies

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14) The test was initially described principally as prone knee flexion; however, adding hip extension improves sensitivity and reliability (16,17) It may yield false positives due to tight or injured anterior thigh muscles, as well as hip bone or joint issues. (12) 2001 Apr 1;82(4):522-3. Porchet F, Fankhauser H, De Tribolet N.

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

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13) MRI Considerations Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is more sensitive to detect joint effusion/synovitis, cartilage, labral, and bone marrow lesions. (15) Structural [hip] joint changes are frequent in asymptomatic population and neither radiographs nor MRI have shown a good correlation with pain and functional impairment.” (15)

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Seven Crucial Things You Need to Know About A Hip Labrum Tear

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The hip joint, a complex ball-and-socket mechanism, owes much of its integrity to the acetabular labrum. This fibrous rim, varying in shape from triangular to round or irregular, is crucial in enhancing the joint's stability. (1) Limiting excessive movement of the femoral head within the socket, thus stabilizing the joint.

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