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This page or section deals with a topic that is not widely recognised or accepted. Please use your clinical judgement and note that this is not necessarily

This article is still missing information. The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) of the thigh has a variable anatomical course. The clinical presentation

positive LR of 3.0. In a 50 year old the pre-test probability rises from ~20% to ~40%, and in a person over 65 the pre-test probability rises from ~30% to ~55%

This article is still missing information. This page or section deals with a controversial topic. Please use your clinical judgement. Platelet rich plasma

Written by: Dr Jeremy Steinberg – created: 17 June 2020; last modified: 22 January 2023 This article is still missing information. Available approaches

action potential. The terminal aspect of the primary neuron is called the pre-synaptic membrane. The receiving membrane is called the post-synaptic membrane

described an axial line, with the areas next to the line being denoted as pre-axial and post-axial. They noted that the dermatomes in the preaxial area

(significance level). In our example, the p-value is 0.02, which is less than the pre-specified alpha of 0.05, so the researcher concludes there is statistical

factors including patient age, handedness, functional demands and evidence of pre-existing glenohumeral arthritis or rotator cuff pathology. See also: Shoulder

Toothpick applied 2 stimuli per second (2Hz) for 30 seconds. Assess change in pre- and post- pain scores, and aftersensation. C Warmth Warm allodynia Infrequent

Written by: Dr Jeremy Steinberg – created: 3 January 2022; last modified: 22 March 2023 This article is still missing information. There are a variety

replicated = isotonic as effective (n=21 replication study) . May be useful pre-activity intervention or early on. Silbernagel et al note: “The argument for

at the extraforaminal site. Osteophytosis can also add to the entrapment. Pre-existing transitional anatomy is another factor. A similar condition can occur

detect a hip fracture, once a hip fracture is diagnosed, pre-operative blood tests and all other pre-operative tests (e.g. EKG and CXR) should be performed

incorrect treatment. Therefore it is as important as ever to consider the pre-test probability, and consider other diagnoses. In cases where the diagnosis

attempting to stand still. This sign indicates ankle plantar flexion weakness with pre-existing ankle dorsi flexion weakness. Knee bobbing is a marker of progression

Disabling neck or suboccipital pain; of cervical medullary syndrome, or (pre-)syncopal episodes; other symptoms - dizziness, nausea, facial pain, dysphagia