The Hip

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Fig. 8.1 Skeletal anatomy of the hip – anterior view Red Flags Systemic symptoms, such as fever or weight loss, may indicate systemic illness, such as infection (septic joint) or…

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The Foot

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Fig. 11.1 Foot – plantar aspect Red Flags 1. Inflammatory Arthritis. About 90 % of people with rheumatoid arthritis eventually develop symptoms related to the foot or ankle. Symptoms may…

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The Elbow

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Fig. 4.1 Surface anatomy of the elbow – lateral view Fig. 4.2 Surface anatomy of the elbow – medial view Fig. 4.3 Skeletal anatomy of the elbow – lateral view…

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The Preparticipation Physical Exam

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Medical history Personal history 1. Exertional chest pain/discomfort 2. Unexplained syncope/near-syncope 3. Excessive exertional and unexplained dyspnea/fatigue associated with exercise 4. Prior recognition of a heart murmur 5. Elevated systemic…

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The Acutely Swollen/Painful Joint

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Measure Normal Noninflammatory Inflammatory Septic Hemorrhagic Clarity Transparent Transparent Translucent-opaque Opaque Bloody Color Clear Yellow Yellow to opalescent Yellow to green Red Viscosity High High Low Variable Variable WBC/mm3 <200…

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Introduction

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Fig. 1.1 Knowledge base in musculoskeletal medicine Layout This book is divided into reference chapters, each of which focuses on a specific joint or region of the body. Each chapter…

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