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Physical Examination of the Hip and Pelvis

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Motion Flexion Extension Abduction Adduction Internal rotation External rotation Range in degrees 110–120 0–15 30–50 30 30–40 40–60 The majority of the range-of-motion testing can easily be performed with the…

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Nonsurgical Interventions

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Fig. 13.1 MRI arthrogram of the hip demonstrating a small superior labral tear 13.2 Introduction The aim of this chapter is to provide an overview of some of the more…

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Gait Assessment

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Region Sagittal Frontal/coronal Transverse/rotational Foot Toe flex/ext Pronation/supination Adduction/abduction Ankle Plantar flexion Dorsiflexion Varus/valgus  Tibia   Internal/external torsion Knee Flex/extension Varum/valgum  Femur   Internal/external rotation Hip Flex/extension Adduction/abduction  Pelvis Ant/post tilt Elevated/depressed…

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Specific Considerations in Geriatric Athletes

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• Aluminum • Aromatase inhibitors • Anticonvulsants (phenobarbital, phenytoin, valproate) • Cytotoxic drugs • Ethanol (excess use) • Glucocorticoids • Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists • Heparin (long-term use) • Lithium •…

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Scapular Examination

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Fig. 4.1 Clinical scapular examination algorithm (Modified from Cools et al. 2014, Br J Sports Med) Visual Observation The scapula must be directly visualized during the examination. One common mistake…

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The Scapula and Clavicle Fractures

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Fig. 8.1 Right clavicle fracture yielding scapula repositioning It appears that union of the bone ends is not the sole or even major factor in optimal outcomes of clavicle fractures….

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