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Gout: a misunderstood condition

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According to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2020, there are 55.8 Gout is characterised by repeated attacks of extreme joint pain, swelling and redness. The most commonly affected joint is the big toe, but gout can affect your feet, ankles, knees, elbows, wrists and fingers.

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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. 13) MRI Considerations Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is more sensitive to detect joint effusion/synovitis, cartilage, labral, and bone marrow lesions.

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Case report: Prevention of an above-knee amputation

Chiropractic Economics

In September 2020, a 72-year-old male underwent a right total knee replacement after an unsuccessful trial of hylan G-F 20. When joint fluid was synovasure negative and other infection indicators had normalized, the patient was replanted with another permanent total knee. The Lancet. 1980;316(8190):946-948. link] Paolucci T, et al.

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

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Essential Questions To Ask In A Knee Exam Like most other musculoskeletal complaints, the patient history is the primary source of essential diagnostic information for knee-related issues. 9) Typical plain film views include an anteroposterior, lateral, and Merchant's view of the patellofemoral joint. (10)

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

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Orthopedic testing helps isolate specific musculoskeletal tissues, sometimes eliciting pain, weakness, or a combination of both. 2020 Jul 7. Shoulder pain and weakness are common symptoms in patients seeking chiropractic care. These symptoms can occur individually or in combination. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment: The Impact of Wrist Bracing

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One such approach gaining attention is using wrist splints, specifically those incorporating the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints. The study found that a wrist splint incorporating the MCP joints is more effective than the traditional wrist-only splint. 2020 Jul;5(4). A recent study by Nadar et al. Pain Reports.

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Treat knee conditions with high-energy inductive therapy and extracorporeal shockwave therapy

Chiropractic Economics

In September 2020, a 72-year-old male underwent a right total knee replacement (TKA). When joint fluid was synovasure negative and other infection indicators had normalized, the patient was replanted with another permanent total knee. A trial of Hylan G-F 20 had been unsuccessful, and the patient opted for a TKA.