Orthopedic clinical examination
to define the diagnosis and discuss with you about the best treatment options
Clinical examination
functional complaints
patient history
Physical examination is done standing, walking and resting
anatomical landmarks
pulses
painful areas
articular examination of the whole limb
dynamic and comparative analyze of musculotendinous functions, laxity
neurological examination
Paraclinical examinations
Depending on the orientations given by this examination, other specific tests may be carried out
Standard x-rays are often needed. The appropriate incidences will be prescribed by your family doctor or surgeon
Some pathologies require additional investigations
Conflicts of tissue or bone, tendinous or ligamentous lesions, most often require an assessment by ultrasound or MRI
Bone disorders (bone cysts and other tumor lesions), fractures, evaluation of bone stock may justify the use of CT
Sometimes injection of an iod contrast solution is required for the examination: the medical team will ensure the absence of allergy
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Orthopedic clinical examination
