Also known as Rheumatoid spondylitis. Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis of the spine. It causes swelling between your …

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Your ankle bone and the ends of your two lower leg bones make up the ankle joint. Your ligaments, which …

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People can lose all or part of an arm or leg for a number of reasons. Common ones include Problems …

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Your knee joint is made up of bone, cartilage, ligaments and fluid. Muscles and tendons help the knee joint move. …

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Neurological examination should include the following: Examination of Cranial Nerves: 1. CN I: • History (Can you smell or any …

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Broad categories of problems encountered in neurology include: 1. Headaches 2. Altered states of consciousness 3. Seizures 4. Cranial nerve …

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Gastrointestinal examination comprises of: General Physical Examination: 1. Hands: a. Erythema b. Leuconychia c. Clubbing d. Dupuytren’s contracture e. Spider …

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The checklist for posterior chest examination includes the following: Observation of Surroundings:   Posture: Sitting leaning forward Medications: (inhalers, nebulizers, …

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The cardiovascular system (CVS) examination is divided into two parts: General physical examination pertaining to the CVS Examination of precordium …

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Also known as little person. A dwarf is a person of short stature - under 4′ 10″ as an adult. …

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