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Meralgia Paresthetica: A Commonly Overlooked Cause of Thigh Pain

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1-3) The LFCN originates from L2-L3 spinal roots, courses through the lumbar plexus, and exits the pelvis just medial to the ASIS beneath the inguinal ligament - a frequent site of entrapment. (4) Tinel's Sign Over the Inguinal Ligament Sensitivity: 85.1% | Specificity: 87.5% Surgery) Diabetes (Nearly 6-fold increased risk) 2.

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RAMP Lesion of the Knee

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Three Main Combined Lesions: Medial meniscus ramp lesion Lateral meniscus root tear Anterolateral ligament/complex injury Definition of Ramp Lesion: Disruption of the peripheral meniscocapsular attachment of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus. Epidemiology Prevalence: Initial studies (2014): Found only 4-5% incidence.

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

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C Sign Hip A positive C-sign hip pain test strongly suggests a hip-related diagnosis. 5) Femoroacetabular Impingement Test (FAI Test) Femoroacetabular impingement, an increasingly recognized diagnosis, is particularly prevalent among young, active individuals. Labral injuries of the hip: A review of diagnosis and management.

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Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: New Research Insights and Treatment Strategies

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PFPS is primarily a diagnosis of exclusion, and the following tests can help solidify the diagnosis. 2014 Oct;9(5):564. Update of risk factors, diagnosis, and management of patellofemoral pain. 2014 Dec 1;21(6):1135-8. Noncontact anterior cruciate ligament injuries: risk factors and prevention strategies.

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