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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% Accessed 9/3/2014. Neurosurgery. Diabetes Care.

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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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Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: New Research Insights and Treatment Strategies

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Additionally, running with a rear-foot strike imposes higher loads on the knee and patellofemoral joints. In contrast, a forefoot strike transitions the load toward the ankle joint and Achilles tendon. (27) 32) Patellar grind This PFPS test begins by applying a compressive downward force to the supine patient’s patellofemoral joint.

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Zimmer Biomet Highlights Diverse Portfolio of Orthopedic & Musculoskeletal Innovations at AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting

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The Oxford Partial Knee Is not indicated for use in the lateral compartment or for patients with ligament deficiency, or for use in simultaneous bilateral surgery or planned staged bilateral procedures. The National Joint Registry 21st Annual Report 2024 London, 2024 [Available from: [link]. PMID: 29290853; PMCID: PMC5721307 NJR-UK.