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Master the 2-Minute Knee Exam: Essential Tests & Techniques for Knee Pain

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Direct blows and deceleration forces can lead to ligamentous ruptures and cruciate ligament injuries; Noncontact actions like sharp turns or stops can sprain or rupture the ACL; A knee hitting a vehicle dashboard stresses the PCL. Lateral or medial forces typically result in collateral ligament damage. 2018 Apr 15;97(8):523-6.

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

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Essential Questions To Ask In A Hip Exam Like most other musculoskeletal complaints, a comprehensive patient history is the primary source of diagnostic information for hip-related issues. How Useful Is the Flexion-Adduction-Internal Rotation Test for Diagnosing Femoroacetabular Impingement: A Systematic Review. PĂ„lsson A, Kostogiannis I, Ageberg E.

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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

1) In 2017-2018, 1 in 6 Aussies reported having back pain – that’s almost 4 million people.(2) Ligaments, tendons and muscles, provide further support to your spine and help protect it from injury. The pain comes from the muscles, ligaments and joints. They act as shock absorbers and give your spine its flexibility.

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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

1) In 2017-2018, 1 in 6 Aussies reported having back pain – that’s almost 4 million people.(2) Ligaments, tendons and muscles, provide further support to your spine and help protect it from injury. The pain comes from the muscles, ligaments and joints. They act as shock absorbers and give your spine its flexibility.

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Managing Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: New Research Insights and Treatment Strategies

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2018 Jan 11;13(1):e0190892. Noncontact anterior cruciate ligament injuries: risk factors and prevention strategies. 2018 May;3. 2018 Jun;32(6):722-33. Smith BE, Selfe J, Thacker D, Hendrick P, Bateman M, Moffatt F, Rathleff MS, Smith TO, Logan. Glaviano NR, Mangum LC, Bazett-Jones DM, DiStefano LJ, Toland MD, Boling M.

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Smith+Nephew to highlight breakthrough Sports Medicine technologies for joint repair at AAOS 2025

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Muscles Ligaments Tendons J. Muscles Ligaments Tendons J. 2018 27(2):242-251 About Smith+Nephew Smith+Nephew is a portfolio medical technology business focused on the repair, regeneration and replacement of soft and hard tissue. Int Orthop. 2024;48(12):3117-3126 Bokor DJ, et al. 2016;6(1):16-25. Warren JR, et al.

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