Bones, Joints & Muscles: Tests & Diagnosis

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  • Arthroscopy

    Medical Test
    01/28/09, Healthwise

    Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that allows your doctor to look at the inside of a joint in your body through a thin viewing instrument called an arthroscope. Arthroscopy allows your doctor to look at the joint surfaces and the surrou

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  • Bone Scan

    Medical Test
    10/24/08, Healthwise

    A bone scan is a nuclear scanning test that identifies new areas of bone growth or breakdown. It can be done to evaluate damage to the bones, find cancer that has spread (metastasized) to the bones, and monitor conditions that can aff

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  • Physical exam for carpal tunnel syndrome

    Article
    10/29/08, Healthwise

    As part of the physical exam for carpal tunnel symptoms, your health professional will:

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  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Exams and Tests

    Article
    10/29/08, Healthwise

    Carpal tunnel syndrome is usually diagnosed from the results of a:

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  • Electromyogram (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies

    Medical Test
    07/29/08, Healthwise

    An electromyogram (EMG) measures the electrical activity of muscles at rest and during contraction. Nerve conduction studies measure how well and how fast the nerves can send electrical signals. Nerves control the muscles in the body by

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  • Extremity X-ray

    Medical Test
    04/24/08, Healthwise

    An extremity X-ray is a picture of your hand, wrist, arm, foot, ankle, knee, hip, or leg. It is done to see whether a bone has been fractured or a joint dislocated. It is also used to check for an injury or damage from conditions

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  • Ganglions - Exams and Tests

    Article
    09/23/08, Healthwise

    A ganglion can usually be diagnosed by its appearance and location and by feeling the bump. Your doctor will also ask questions about your medical history and do a physical exam. In some cases, an X-ray or other imaging test may b

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  • Bunions - Exams and Tests

    Article
    03/06/08, Healthwise

    A bunion (hallux valgus) is an enlargement of bone or tissue around the joint at the base of the big toe (metatarsophalangeal joint). If you have a bunion, you will notice a bump on your big toe joint. The big toe may turn toward the seco

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  • Bone Mineral Density

    Medical Test
    09/23/08, Healthwise

    A bone mineral density (BMD) test measures the density of minerals (such as calcium) in your bones using a special X-ray, computed tomography (CT) scan, or ultrasound. This information is used to estimate the strength of your

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  • Stress management: Relaxing your mind and body

    Article
    05/21/08, Healthwise

    Take a deep breath. Hold it for a moment, and then exhale. Feel more relaxed? Breathing exercises are one way to relax. Here you will learn about different ways to relax your mind and body. Being relaxed can help ease stress. It can also

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