Bones, Joints & Muscles: Tests & Diagnosis
Alkaline Phosphatase
07/28/08, HealthwiseAn alkaline phosphatase (ALP) test measures the amount of the enzyme ALP in the blood. ALP is made mostly in the liver and in bone with some made in the intestines and kidneys. It also is made by the placenta of a pregnant wom
Craniosynostosis - Exams and Tests
08/07/07, HealthwiseThe effects of craniosynostosis are often visible at birth or shortly afterward. In some cases a doctor may notice an irregularly shaped head during a routine well-child checkup in the first few months of life. Your baby's doctor
Paget's Disease of Bone - Exams and Tests
09/14/07, HealthwiseMost people who have Paget's disease have no symptoms. Most often Paget's disease is discovered when you see your doctor for a different reason, such as hip pain. A bone X-ray or abnormal blood test often leads to the discovery of Pag
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Achilles Tendon Problems - Exams and Tests
01/27/09, HealthwiseYour health professional will usually diagnose an Achilles tendon problem through a medical history and physical examination. During the physical exam, he or she will:
Bone Biopsy
10/24/08, HealthwiseA bone biopsy is a procedure in which a small sample of bone is taken from the body and looked at under a microscope for cancer, infection, or other bone disorders. The sample of bone can be removed by:
Facial X-ray
04/24/08, HealthwiseA facial X-ray is a series of pictures of the bones in your face. One type of facial X-ray (called a paranasal sinus X-ray series) looks at the air-filled cavities (sinuses) around the nose and eyes.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Knee
04/10/07, HealthwiseMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test done with a large machine that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to make pictures of the knee. Muscles, ligaments, cartilage, and other joint structures are often best
Temporomandibular (TM) Disorders - Exams and Tests
01/24/08, HealthwiseCurrently there is no widely accepted standard test for identifying the cause of temporomandibular (TM) disorders. But your dentist or primary care doctor will most likely be able to accurately diagnose your condition with information
Physical exam for tennis elbow
01/28/09, HealthwiseDuring the physical exam for tennis elbow, your health professional may examine both of your arms, as well as your:
Tennis Elbow - Exams and Tests
01/28/09, HealthwiseYour doctor can usually determine if you have tennis elbow by talking to you about the history of your symptoms, daily activities, and past injuries. You'll have a physical exam as well.
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