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1 maj 2017 · As a nurse practitioner, the ability to carry out this clinical evaluation successfully will result in effective management of the patient presenting with knee pain both in the community and the hospital setting.
1 lis 2018 · This article reviews the initial primary care office evaluation of undifferentiated knee pain in adults and adolescents (ages 11 to 17 years), highlighting key patient history and physical...
Understanding knee anatomy and the specific mechanisms underpinning pathologic conditions is critically important when evaluating the symptomatic patient. Both knees should be checked and the injured knee compared to the healthy knee. Motor and sensory function are assessed.
1 wrz 2003 · The physical examination should include careful inspection of the knee, palpation for point tenderness, assessment of joint effusion, range-of-motion testing, evaluation of ligaments for injury...
14 mar 2024 · An effective and efficient evaluation of the patient with knee-related complaints depends upon an understanding of the knee's anatomy and function, and the proper performance of an appropriately focused physical examination. The examination of the knee is reviewed here.
1 maj 2017 · A thorough assessment, early diagnosis and the correct management can lead to improved outcomes for patients presenting with knee pain symptoms. This includes patients presenting with knee injury as well as those with non-traumatic knee pain (Prasad et al., 2006, Carpenter et al., 2011).
The McMurray test is a series of knee and leg movements healthcare providers use to diagnose a torn meniscus. It’s an in-office physical exam, which means your provider can perform it without any special equipment or a separate appointment.
