Kemp Test: Purpose, Procedure, Interpretation, and Clinical Significance
The Kemp Test is a provocative orthopedic examination maneuver used to assess the lumbar spine for potential nerve root compression (radiculopathy) or...
By Jordan
Category: Orthopedic Conditions
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First MTP Joint Pain: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
First MP joint pain refers to discomfort at the base of the big toe (first MTP joint), caused by conditions like gout, bunions, and arthritis, signifi...
By Jordan
Varus Deformity: Understanding Its Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
A varus deformity describes an anatomical alignment where a distal segment of a limb is angled inward, towards the body's midline, relative to its pro...
By Alex
Ulnar Wrist Pain: Understanding Causes, Braces, and Comprehensive Management
The best brace for ulnar wrist pain depends on the underlying cause, severity, and functional demands, ranging from compression sleeves for mild issue...
By Jordan
Joint Dislocation: Understanding the Injury, Ligament Damage, and Treatment
Ligaments do not dislocate; rather, a joint dislocates when bones are forced out of normal alignment, almost always involving significant injury to th...
By Hart
Kim Maneuver: Understanding, Performance, and Interpretation
The Kim maneuver is a clinical orthopedic special test used to assess for a posterior-inferior labral tear or posterior glenohumeral instability in th...
By Jordan
Knee Deformity: Causes, Types, and Contributing Factors
Knee deformities result from a complex interplay of genetic, developmental, traumatic, degenerative, inflammatory, and biomechanical factors that disr...
By Hart
Knee Malalignment: Causes, Types, and Contributing Factors
Knee malalignment arises from a complex interplay of anatomical predispositions, biomechanical imbalances, historical traumatic injuries, and progress...
By Jordan
Knee Arthritis: Understanding Thigh Pain, Causes, and Management Strategies
Yes, knee arthritis can cause thigh pain due to referred pain, muscular compensation, nerve irritation, or associated conditions, even if it's not the...
By Hart
