Patellar Grind Test: What It Is, How to Perform, and Interpret Results
The patellar grind test evaluates patellofemoral joint integrity and identifies anterior knee pain sources by compressing the kneecap against the thig...
By Alex
Category: Diagnostic Tests
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Fulcrum Test: Understanding This Shoulder Assessment for SLAP Lesions
The Fulcrum Test for the shoulder is an orthopedic assessment used to identify superior labral tears, particularly SLAP lesions, by applying specific ...
By Jordan
Rheumatoid Factor: Understanding Normal Levels, Testing, and Interpretation
A "good" rheumatoid factor (RF) is typically a low or negative result, indicating the autoantibody is either absent or present in very small...
By Jordan
ESR Test for Arthritis: Understanding Its Purpose, Interpretation, and Limitations
The Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) test is a non-specific blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle, serving as an indicator o...
By Alex
Elbow Diagnostic Tests: Clarifying 'Polk's Test' and Standard Assessments
Polk's test for the elbow is not a recognized or standard clinical assessment in current medical literature; instead, common elbow diagnostic tests in...
By Jordan
Anti-CCP Test: What It Is, Why It's Done, and What Results Mean
The anti-CCP blood test detects anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies, serving as a highly specific biomarker for the diagnosis and prognosis o...
By Jordan
Kleiger Test: Purpose, Procedure, Interpretation, and Clinical Significance
The Kleiger test is a clinical assessment primarily used to evaluate the integrity of ankle syndesmotic ligaments to detect high ankle sprains, and ca...
By Alex
Complete Blood Count (CBC): Its Role in Arthritis Detection and Management
A Complete Blood Count (CBC) is a general health screening tool that can indicate indirect signs of inflammation but cannot directly diagnose or diffe...
By Hart
