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Lachman Test

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Assesses the integrity of the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in the knee.

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FABER Test (Patrick's Test)

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Evaluates for pathology of the hip joint or the sacroiliac joint.

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Bone Scan

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Detects areas of bone growth or breakdown, indicating fractures, infection, or bone diseases.

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Ultrasound

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Uses sound waves to produce images of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints.

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DEXA Scan (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry)

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Measures bone density to assess for osteoporosis.

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Joint Aspiration (Arthrocentesis)

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Withdraws fluid from a joint space to diagnose joint disorders.

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Tinel's Sign

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A test for irritated nerves, commonly used for diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome.

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CT Scan (Computed Tomography)

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Combines X-ray images from different angles to create cross-sectional views.

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Arthrogram

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A series of images taken of a joint after injecting a contrast fluid.

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X-ray

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Produces images of bones to detect fractures or deformities.

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MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

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Provides detailed images of soft tissues, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.

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Nerve Conduction Studies

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Measure the speed and strength of signals traveling between nerves and muscles.

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Phalen's Test

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Used to diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome by flexing the wrists.

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Thompson Test

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Used to diagnose a rupture of the Achilles tendon.

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EMG (Electromyography)

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Evaluates the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them.

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Gait Analysis

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Assesses walking patterns to identify abnormal movements.

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Arthroscopy

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A minimally invasive surgery technique for viewing, diagnosing, and treating joint problems.

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Spurling's Test

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Assesses for cervical radiculopathy or nerve root compression.

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Blood Tests

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Used to identify markers of inflammation or infection that may affect the joints.

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Thomas Test

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Used to evaluate for hip flexor tightness or contractures.

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