Some stress fractures won’t show up on an X-ray, so MRIs are typically done to definitively diagnose a stress fracture because they can detect both stress reactions and stress fractures. (An X-ray can only det
Some stress fractures won’t show up on an X-ray, so doctors typically do MRIs to definitively diagnose a stress fracture because they can detect both stress reactions and stress fractures. (An X-ray can only detect severe or already-healing stress fractures.)...
Most infections after fracture surgery present with obvious clinical signs of infection, but sometimes the signs are more subtle. Furthermore, it is not possible to obtain diagnostic tissue samples before taking the patient to the operating room for debridement thus potentially making it difficult to...
Understanding sarcopenia is becoming increasingly important as society ages. This comprehensive review covers the definition, epidemiology, causes, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention, management, and future directions for the management of sarcopenia, a
While only imaging can diagnose a bone stress injury, you use the hop test at home to assess if you need to see an orthopedist. The hop test is simple: hop on the affected leg (your other leg should be off the ground). If the injury hurts, it may possibly be a stress fracture; ...
Posterolateral instability is rarer and more difficult to diagnose. It is the result of poor LUCL healing, most often following a hypersupination injury mechanism. Snapping during the pivot shift test described by O’Driscoll is not easy to detect. The diagnosis is based on a range of evidence...
Previous fracture Low body weight Emotions and stress Toxins Smoking Inflammation Medications Diseases How modern life creates bone loss We need to understand bone loss in the context of how modern life affects our bodies. Bones are not static, like a masonry wall. They’re alive, more like a...
Although D-dimer levels are not routinely measured to diagnose arterial thrombosis, some evidence suggests they may be useful as an indicator of arterial thromboembolic risk. A study that followed 7,863 subjects with a history of heart attack or unstable angina for six years found higher D-dimer...
5. Stress Fracture Stress fractures are also called hairline fractures. This type of fracture looks like a crack and can be difficult to diagnose with a regular X-ray. Stress fractures are often caused by repetitive motions such as running. 6. Compression Fracture When bones are crushed, it...
Another possibility is that you have a stress fracture, which is a tiny crack in the bone that’s caused by repetitive stress or overuse. If you’re experiencing pain in your buttocks that’s severe, persistent, or getting worse, it’s important to see a doctor so they can diagnose the...