Duncan Ely Test
Duncan Ely Test or Ely test is used to assess the rectus femoris muscle tightness at the hip…
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Bulbocavernosus Reflex (BCR): Spinal Cord Assessment
The bulbocavernosus reflex (BCR) is a key neurological reflex used in the assessment of spinal cord integrity, particularly…
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Cervical Spine Range of Motion
Cervical spine range of motion for flexion is 45º-80°, for extension is 50°-70°, for lateral flexion 20°-45° of…
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Revised Trauma Score (RTS)
The Revised Trauma Score (RTS) is a widely used physiological scoring system designed to assess the severity of…
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Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is a standardized neurological tool used to assess a patient’s level of consciousness,…
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Steinman Test
The Steinman test is a well-established orthopedic clinical examination used to evaluate meniscal injuries of the knee, particularly…
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Apley’s Scratch Test
Apley's scratch test is a quick method to test all the movements of the shoulder joint, it's a…
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Tardieu Scale: A Clinical Tool for Assessing Spasticity
The Tardieu Scale is a standardized clinical method used to evaluate spasticity, particularly in patients with cerebral palsy…
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Trousseau Sign: Clinical Significance, Mechanism, and How to Test It
Trousseau sign is an important bedside clinical sign used to detect latent hypocalcemia. It is commonly assessed during…
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Chvostek Sign: Clinical Meaning, How to Test, and Diagnostic Value
The Chvostek sign is a clinical indicator of neuromuscular excitability, typically associated with hypocalcemia (low calcium in the…
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Harris Hip Score
Harris Hip Score (HHS) is a validated tool used to measure the functional capacity of a patient with…
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Talar Tilt Test
Talar Tilt Test consists of two parts, Inversion Stress Test or Varus Stress Test and Eversion Stress Test…
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