Musculoskeletal Key

Ground-level falls are often labeled low-energy events, but their effects can be far from minor. A fall from standing height can generate enough force to cause a wide range of…

It can be hard to understand musculoskeletal anatomy because it seems like a huge puzzle with hundreds of pieces. It seems like bones, muscles, ligaments, origins, insertions, actions, and nerve…

In dissertations, clinical case studies are used to explore real-life situations in detail. A case study is a great way to link theory and practice, rather than discussing a subject…

Measurement of eye pressure is one of the most important aspects of glaucoma diagnosis and management. Those who have feelings of anxiety about an eye exam can sometimes become uncomfortable…

Private home health care services are becoming the most popular choice for families looking for flexible, personal, and warm assistance for their loved ones. These services help where people are…

Portable ultrasound systems have gained interest and changed the paradigm of how clinicians provide diagnostic services. These small devices are portable and flexible, bringing camera upgrades to meet the growing…

The lumbar spine neuro screen is a core clinical skill that helps identify possible nerve root involvement, spinal cord compromise, and lower limb neurological deficits. For med students, it can…

It can be harder to write nursing essays than it appears. Even if you know the topic and remember the lecture or have several good sources in tabs open, the…

MSK anatomy breaks students. Not all of them, but enough that it has a reputation. Ask anyone who made it through first year at the University of Michigan Medical School…

Nursing essays can feel like bad timing turned into an assignment. They usually show up when students are already tired, short on time, and trying to keep up with classes,…