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Case report: Prevention of an above-knee amputation

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By January 2021, his knee was infected with Cutibacterium acnes and required extensive washout and implant knee replacement. In September 2020, a 72-year-old male underwent a right total knee replacement after an unsuccessful trial of hylan G-F 20. He tolerated the procedure well and progressed in physical therapy (PT).

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7 Essential Neurodynamic Tests For Sciatica And Lumbar Radiculopathies

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Differentiating lumbar radiculopathies from hamstring strains can be challenging; however, Braggard test can help, as hamstring symptoms typically remain unaffected by this maneuver, while lumbar spine issues may be exacerbated. (7) BMC Musculoskelet Disord 22, 303 (2021) Link 9. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. Pesonen, J.,

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The Top 3 Nerve Flossing Techniques Every Chiropractor Must Know—And Why You Can’t Ignore Them

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2021 Jun 1;20(2):59-69. Immediate effects of neurodynamic sliding versus muscle stretching on hamstring flexibility in subjects with short hamstring syndrome. 2021 Dec 3:1-2. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine. Basson A, Olivier B, Ellis R, Coppieters M, Stewart A, Mudzi W. Journal of sports medicine. 2014 Apr 15;2014.

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

Chiropractic Economics

1, 2021, the patient’s knee became infected with Cutibacterium acnes , which was treated with an extensive washout with an antibiotic solution and replacement of the acrylic portion of the implant. A trial of Hylan G-F 20 had been unsuccessful, and the patient opted for a TKA.