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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.

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

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12,13) Imaging Acute Hip Pain X-rays of the hip and pelvis are prioritized to rule out fractures, especially after a fall or minor injury. (12) 14) If X-rays are unclear but a fracture remains a concern, a non-contrast MRI or CT scan of the pelvis and hip should be considered. (12) 2022 Feb 16:1-5.

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Shining a light on back pain

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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. x-rays, CT or MRI scans) isn’t useful or recommended in most cases of back pain. Each vertebra is cushioned by spongy tissue called intervertebral discs.