Patrick's Test (FABER Test): Purpose, Procedure, and Interpretation
The Patrick's test, also known as the FABER test, is an orthopedic assessment used to evaluate the hip joint and sacroiliac (SI) joint for pain, stiff...
By Alex
Category: Orthopedics
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CMC Diagnosis: Understanding Thumb Arthritis, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
A CMC diagnosis typically refers to the identification and assessment of conditions affecting the carpometacarpal joint, most commonly osteoarthritis ...
By Jordan
Syndesmosis Injury (High Ankle Sprain): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Recovery
A syndesmosis injury, also known as a high ankle sprain, involves damage to the strong ligaments connecting the tibia and fibula above the ankle, lead...
By Hart
Reverse Shoulder Surgery Recovery: Timeline, Phases, and Expectations
Full recovery from reverse shoulder surgery typically spans 12 to 18 months or longer, involving a gradual, multi-phased rehabilitation process to ach...
By Jordan
SLAP Tears: Understanding Natural Healing, Causes, Symptoms, and Management
While some less severe SLAP tears may show symptom improvement with conservative management, complete natural healing of the torn labral tissue itself...
By Hart
Artificial Joint Lubrication: Mechanisms, Materials, and Innovations
Artificial joints are lubricated by a combination of inherently low-friction materials, the body's biological fluids, and precise biomechanical engine...
By Jordan
FADI Score: Understanding the Foot and Ankle Disability Index
The FADI score, or Foot and Ankle Disability Index, is a widely used patient-reported outcome measure designed to assess the level of disability and s...
By Hart
Thumb Joint Surgery: Recovery Timeline, Procedures, and Rehabilitation
Recovery from thumb joint surgery typically spans 3-6 months for significant functional return, with full adaptation potentially taking up to 12 month...
By Hart
Sulcus Deformity: Understanding Its Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Sulcus deformity is a visible indentation below the shoulder's acromion, indicating inferior glenohumeral joint instability or laxity caused by the hu...
By Hart
