Osteotomy is effective for patients with arthritis in one compartment of the knee (see anatomy section). The medial compartment is on the inner side of the knee. The lateral compartment is on the outer side of the knee. Doctors are able to tell which compartment of the knee is affected based on symptoms, physical exam, […]
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Please review information on total knee replacement surgery prior to reading this section. Partial knee replacement surgery (PKRS) is limited to patients who have osteoarthritis in only one compartment of the knee (see anatomy section). While the entire knee joint is replaced in total knee replacement, only the affected compartment is replaced in partial knee
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In order to better understand the various knee topics covered in this website, it is important to understand the anatomy and function of the knee. This section covers basic knee anatomy. The knee is the largest joint in the body and it is also one of the most complex. The knee joint is made up
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Total knee replacement surgery (TKRS) is a type of surgery in which arthritic or damaged surfaces of the knee joint are removed and replaced. TKRS is performed when other types of treatment are not effective in controlling the pain due to damage to the articular cartilage. What are the goals of total knee replacement
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September 8 is celebrated as World Physical Therapy Day. This year the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) has put together a great toolkit of information and graphics for sharing and spreading the word on the web and across your social media channels. See below for a gallery of mini infographics WCPT has made available. Right-click
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The Scarf Test (or Cross Arm Adduction Test, or Cross Chest Adduction Test) is a very simple test that is used in orthopedic shoulder examination as a test for acromioclavicular (a-c) joint injury / pathology. A positive test commonly indicates ac joint osteoarthritis or ac joint ligament injuries such as a ligament sprain or joint separation.
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The Hyper extension-internal rotation Test or HERI Test is a special orthopaedic/orthopedic test for the shoulder that attempts to test specifically for anterior glenohumeral instability due to inferior glenohumeral ligament (IGHL) and glenohumeral capsule damage. Existing tests put the patient in positions that cause apprehension and/or pain. This test was developed to avoid that. Involved Structures inferior glenohumeral ligament (IGHL)
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Tissue Distraction Release with Movement (TDR-WM) Abstract The practise of cupping has been used for thousands of years and continues to be a common medical intervention in traditional Chinese medicine. The latest systematic review on cupping concludes that, to date, there is only low-quality evidence indicating that cupping may be effective for reducing musculoskeletal pain.
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There are many physical tests, or ‘special tests’, that are used by clinicians in physical therapy, and orthopedics / orthopaedics in general, during a physical examination. These tests are used to rule in or out specific musculoskeletal problems. They help in the differential diagnosis of orthopedic conditions and injuries. There are many such clinical orthopedic tests
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Shockwave therapy is a modality that is becoming more common in the field of physical therapy, as well as other health care fields. Shockwave therapy, or extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), is used in the treatment of many musculoskeletal conditions, primarily those involving connective tissues such as ligaments and tendons. One of the most common
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