Bones, Joints & Muscles: Tests & Diagnosis
Physical examination of the knee
05/16/08, HealthwiseA complete knee examination is always done for a knee complaint. Both of your knees will be checked, and the results for the injured knee will be compared to those of the healthy knee. Your doctor will also check that the nerves and blood
Bursitis - Exams and Tests
12/17/08, HealthwiseTo diagnose bursitis, your health professional will review your medical history and daily activities and conduct a physical exam to check your overall health, areas of pain and tenderness, and strength and range of motion. Your exam m
Physical examination for rotator cuff disorders
02/08/08, HealthwiseDuring a physical examination for a rotator cuff disorder, your health professional will look at your shoulder for signs of swelling, discoloration, muscle deterioration (atrophy), deformities, or abnormal appearance. He or she also w
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Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) - Exams and Tests
12/17/08, HealthwiseTo diagnose a tendon injury (also known as tendinopathy), your health professional will review your medical history and daily activities and conduct a physical examination to check your overall health, areas of pain and tenderness, an
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Shoulder
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 shoulder. Muscles, ligaments, cartilage, and other joint structures are best seen
Spinal X-ray
04/24/08, HealthwiseSpinal X-rays are pictures of the spine to find injuries or diseases that affect the discs or joints in the spine. These include spinal fractures, infections, dislocations, tumors, bone spurs, or disc disease. Spinal X-rays are al
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