We are, I trust, all but universally familiar with the knee jerk, or patellar, reflex. A doctor taps the patellar tendon with a rubber mallet, and our leg kicks forward in response. The reaction is ...
A doctor can usually conduct an anterior drawer test in less than five minutes. The steps for the anterior drawer test are usually as follows: You’ll lie down on an exam table. A doctor will ask you ...
The knee is one of the most commonly injured joints in the body, affecting people across the board, from athletes to those with a sedentary lifestyle. When a knee is injured, it is vital to get ...
When knee pain occurs, how do you know whether to seek emergency care, make an appointment to see your healthcare provider, or try self-care at home? It may depend on whether your knee pain is acute, ...
Suman, a 60-year-old resident of Preet Vihar, Delhi, had been struggling with persistent back and knee pain for several years. When medications failed to provide relief, she consulted a doctor at a ...