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-Hallux for the big toe -Malleus for a hammer Hallux malleus is a deformity of the great toe. This deformity can be very stiff or flexible. ...

A 70-year-old female with mild dementia complains of unilateral groin pain. There is some limitation of motion in the right hip. Which of th...

A 43-year-old man with diabetes and cardiomegaly has had an attack of pseudogout. He should be evaluated for which of the following? a. Rena...

The anterior approach is an approach to the front of the hip joint as opposed to a lateral (side) approach to the hip or posterior (back) ap...

Injury to the extensor tendon at the DIP joint is also known as : A) boutonnière deformity B) jersey finger C) mallet finger D) swan nec...

ANKLE FRACTURE ,Educational animation video describing the anatomy the injury the diagnosis and treatment of ankle fracture ankle fracture a...

Periosteal reaction : A periosteal reaction is a non-specific reaction and will occur whenever the periosteum is irritated by a malignant t...

In 1901 ;René Le Fort (1869-1951),French surgeon, reported his work on cadaver skulls that were subjected to blunt forces of various magnitu...

FOOTNOTES: 1. Non-weight bearing: Patient is unable to bear weight through both lower extremities or weight-bearing through both lower extr...

An 83-year-old man was admitted to the acute medical ward after having fallen down in his home. On admission he was confused and agitated. P...

Meniscal injuries can be classified according to their tear patterns. A vertical or longitudinal tear occurs in line with the circumferentia...

A 34 year old male has a long history of several subacute attacks of self-limited inflammatory arthritis. Crystals have been retrieved from ...

Most common form of generalized osteoporosis. As a person ages, the bones lose density and become more brittle, fracturing more easily and h...

Pain over the thumb side of the wrist is the primary symptom of DeQuervain's tenosynovitis. It may occur "overnight" or gradua...

A 42-year-old carpenter presents with wrist pain and grip weakness. On exam he is found to have pain over the radial aspect of the wrist tha...

Bowleg (or genu varum) is a condition where the legs are bowed outwards in the standing position. The bowing usually occurs at or around th...