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Meralgia Paresthetica: A Commonly Overlooked Cause of Thigh Pain

ChiroUp

1-3) The LFCN originates from L2-L3 spinal roots, courses through the lumbar plexus, and exits the pelvis just medial to the ASIS beneath the inguinal ligament - a frequent site of entrapment. (4) Tinel's Sign Over the Inguinal Ligament Sensitivity: 85.1% | Specificity: 87.5% Surgery) Diabetes (Nearly 6-fold increased risk) 2.

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RAMP Lesion of the Knee

Orthopedic Principles

Three Main Combined Lesions: Medial meniscus ramp lesion Lateral meniscus root tear Anterolateral ligament/complex injury Definition of Ramp Lesion: Disruption of the peripheral meniscocapsular attachment of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus. Recent studies from Korea focus on clinical outcomes of this repair technique.

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

ChiroUp

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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What Is Spinal Ligament Instability, and How Can I Get a Diagnosis?

Northgate Chiropractic Clinic

Spinal ligament instability is a condition that occurs when the ligaments that support the spine are damaged or weakened. At Northgate Chiropractic Clinic, we use. This can cause excessive spinal movement as well as pain, nerve irritation, and other symptoms.

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

ChiroUp

ChiroUp subscribers can access the following links in their Clinical Skills library. C Sign Hip A positive C-sign hip pain test strongly suggests a hip-related diagnosis. 10-11) Want More Clinical Pearls For Hip Pain? What Are The Most Common Hip Diagnoses? The two tests below can assist in identifying hip involvement.

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Sports Medicine Market Analysis and Competitive Landscape Report 2025-2033 Featuring Zimmer Biomet, Medtronic, Smith & Nephew, Stryker, Novartis, Johnson & Johnson, CONMED, and Surgalign – ResearchAndMarkets.com

OrthoSpineNews

Sports medicine is a medical branch that works on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries associated with physical activity as well as sports. Ligament tears, fractures, strains, and sprains are some common types of injuries that are increasing and hence demanding more services related to sports medicine.

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Relief is Here: Non-Surgical Back Pain Solutions in Atlanta

Any Spine

I focus on accurate diagnosis through physical exams and assessments to identify underlying issues affecting the spinal cord. Spinal manipulation and adjustments target misaligned joints, while soft tissue therapies and massage relieve tension in muscles and ligaments.