One of the most important things I do while assessing patients with musculoskeletal pain is determining their exact location of symptoms. While this seems like a simple inquiry, it requires several ...
Phantom limb pain remains one of the most challenging sequelae following upper limb amputation, characterised by the persistent sensation of pain in the absent limb. This phenomenon is believed to ...
I would like to touch upon some of the common ailments of the upper extremity that you may notice when our bodies are not working as smoothly as we would hope. Some of the names you may have heard, ...
A neuroskeletal-muscular examination is done to evaluate neck pain. As with all physical examinations, it begins with inspection and palpation. A cursory examination is performed to identify ...
The concern with the cervical herniated disk and the popular whiplash injury as a source of pain in the upper extremity may exclude consideration of a more distal origin of such pain. It is the ...
Upper thigh pain may occur if you strain your hamstring muscle. But sometimes, it can indicate a serious condition such as a blood clot. Discomfort in your upper thigh, such as aching, burning, or ...