Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS Score)
The patient rates his level of pain on an 11 point scale ranging from 0 to 10, with…
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Pirani Score – CTEV
Pirani Score is composed of 10 different physical examination findings used in classification of the clubfoot deformity.
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Feiss Line Test
The Feiss line test is used to assess the height of the medial arch, using the navicular position,…
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Navicular Drop Test
The navicular drop test is a method to assess the degree to which the talus plantar flexes in…
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Lachman Test
The examiner holds the patient’s knee between 15 and 30° of flexion. In this position in particular, the…
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Leg Length Measurement
Measurement of an actual difference in leg length is performed with the patient standing by placing shims of…
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Muscle Strength Test with Handheld Dynamometry & EMG
Dynamometers first appeared in 1763 and, since then, numerous modifications have been made. Currently, dynamometers come in a…
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Transverse Ligament Stress Test
The patient lies supine with the examiner supporting the occiput with the palms and the third, fourth, and…
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Sharp Purser Test
With the patient in sitting position, and the neck is semi flexed to 20º-30, the examiner assesses for…
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Posterior Sag Sign
Posterior Sag Sign (or Gravity Drawer Test) is used to assess the integrity of the posterior cruciate ligament of…
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Lateral Shear Test
The patient lies supine with the head supported. The examiner places the radial side of the second metacarpophalangeal…
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Alar Ligament Test
Alar Ligament Test is used to assess the alar ligament integrity. Rotation and side bending tighten the contralateral…
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