Introduction A thoracic spine fracture refers to a break or crack in one or more of the vertebrae in the thoracic spine, which is the middle portion of the spine located between the cervical and lumbar regions. The thoracic spine consists of 12 vertebrae labeled T1 to T12, and fractures can occur at any of…
The wrist joint is composed of several tendons and muscles that play a crucial role in the movement and stability of the hand and forearm. Various special tests are conducted to assess the integrity, function, and potential pathology of these tendons and muscles. These tests are designed to provoke specific symptoms or reproduce certain movements…
The radioulnar joint of the wrist is examined using these techniques. When a patient complains of wrist pain in the joints, the therapist will do these physical exams. List of the test for the pathology related to the Radio-ulnar joint: Ulnar fovea sign test: Ulnar impaction test Ulnar styloid triquetral impaction [ USTI ] provocation…
A stress test of the sacroiliac joint is a diagnostic procedure used to evaluate the stability and integrity of the joint. The sacroiliac joint is located in the lower back and connects the sacrum (the triangular bone at the base of the spine) to the ilium (the large, wing-shaped bones of the pelvis). These tests…
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What is Pseudarthrosis of the Spine? Pseudarthrosis, also known as a nonunion, refers to the failure of a bone to heal after a fracture or surgical fusion. When it occurs in the spine, it is referred to as pseudarthrosis of the spine or spinal nonunion. When two bones do not properly fuse together, it is…
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The waxy chemical known as cholesterol is present in your blood’s fat cells. Your blood arteries produce fatty deposits when your cholesterol level is high. Blood cannot move as easily via your veins to your arteries because of these deposits. High cholesterol increases your risk of having a heart attack and may result in a…
Introduction A cervical spine fracture, also known as a broken neck, is a severe injury involving the bones in the neck region. The cervical spine consists of seven vertebrae (C1 to C7) that provide support and protection for the spinal cord. When one or more of these vertebrae are fractured, it can lead to serious…
Description The palmar interossei are the hand’s tiny, unipennate intrinsic muscles. They, together with the dorsal interossei muscles, occupy the spaces between the metacarpal bones and are located on the palmar surface of the hand.The palmar interossei are four muscles that connect to the first, second, fourth, and fifth fingers. On the third finger, there…
