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Centeralisation phenomena: the complete guide to understanding the most popular finding during orthopaedic physical examination

Introduction The increasing reduction and elimination of distal pain in response to therapeutic loading procedures is referred to as centralization. During the decrease of a derangement, centralization occurs. This blog provides a full discussion of the phenomenon as well as an overview of its features. Definition Centralisation is the process by which the distal pain coming from the spine is gradually eliminated from distal to … Continue reading Centeralisation phenomena: the complete guide to understanding the most popular finding during orthopaedic physical examination

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Can postoperative shoulder restriction prevent mastectomy seromas?

In a randomized trial conducted at a community hospital, researchers aimed to investigate the impact of postoperative shoulder immobilization on the incidence of seromas following modified radical mastectomy. The study, conducted by surgeons C.D. Knight, et. al., spanned from March 1991 to February 1993 and included 38 patients. The trial involved dividing the patients into two cohorts based on their postoperative shoulder range of motion. … Continue reading Can postoperative shoulder restriction prevent mastectomy seromas?

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Can prolonged stretching with splints significantly improve knee flexion contractures in the elderly?

In 1995, a recent study conducted by T. M. Steffen, et. al., the effectiveness of prolonged stretch therapy, implemented through the use of a splint, was assessed in comparison to a conventional program involving passive range of motion (PROM). The primary objective was to determine whether prolonged stretch could yield superior outcomes in reducing knee flexion contractures in a cohort of nursing home residents. A … Continue reading Can prolonged stretching with splints significantly improve knee flexion contractures in the elderly?

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