No, You Are Not “Double Jointed”
When joint hypermobility is bilateral, one needs to explore systemic issues. Connective tissue disorders may be a contributing factor. The Beighton tests can help assess the magnitude of joint laxity.
Putting “Special Tests” in Perspective
Assessing the value of "Special Tests" can be a clinical challenge.
Identifying Appendicitis
Identifying Appendicitis Incidence – In the USA, appendicitis affects 1 in 1,000 people. Most cases of appendicitis occur in people between the ages of 10 …
When Convex-Concave Rule Meets Clinical Practice
When Convex-Concave Rule Meets Clinical Practice The convex-concave rule was developed by Freddie Kaltenborn. It has been taught for decades as the way to explain the arthrokinematics of a joint. It identifies that when the concave joint surface moves on the convex surface, rolling and gliding occur in the same direction. Thus, if the concave …