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

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When To Image The Knee X-rays for acute presentations The Ottawa Knee Rules define when plain film Imaging is appropriate for acute knee pain patients. (4) 7) However, radiographic findings do not always align with symptoms, and the diagnosis of OA can often be made without imaging based on risk factors and typical symptoms. (8)

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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. 2020 Aug 7;28(4):222-30. 2020 Apr 25;36:9. Age (years).

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Chiropractic X-ray Utilization: Trends and Insights

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X-rays are a valuable tool in chiropractic practice, offering diagnostic insights and supporting patient education. However, with advancements in technology and evolving clinical practice guidelines, how chiropractors use X-rays has shifted. How do imaging rates for PCPs compare to DCs?

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Smart Timing After Slips, Trips and Falls

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In 2020 over 42,000 people died in falls at home and at work and more than 6.8 Recognizing the risk of mini-fractures that may not show up on X-rays right away. Many offices also are equipped with X-ray capabilities for diagnosis and physiotherapy modalities that can be incorporated in recovery plans.

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