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Knee Outcome Measurements: ACL quality of life outcome measures Jun 22, 2023

The ACL Quality of Life (ACL-QOL) is a patient-reported outcome measure designed to assess the impact of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury on the patient's quality of life. It was developed by Ronald C. Kessler, M.D., M.P.H., and his colleagues in 1998 and has since been widely used in clinica...

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Knee Outcome Measurements: Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale outcome measures Jun 22, 2023

The Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale is a patient-reported outcome measure used to evaluate the functional status of the knee joint. It was developed by Dr. Lars Lysholm in 1982 and has since been widely used in clinical practice and research. The Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale consists of eight questions tha...

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Ankle Outcome Measurements: The Foot & Ankle Disability Index (FADI) Score outcome measures Jun 21, 2023

The Foot & Ankle Disability Index (FADI) score is a self-reported questionnaire designed to assess the level of functional disability and pain experienced by individuals with foot and ankle disorders. The FADI score includes 26 items that cover four domains: pain, disability, activity limitations, a...

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Ankle Outcome Measurements: Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) outcome measures Jun 21, 2023

The Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) is a patient-reported outcome measure designed to assess the functional status and quality of life of individuals with foot and ankle disorders. It includes five subscales that evaluate different aspects of foot and ankle function: pain, other symptoms, functi...

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General Outcome Measurements: Pain Self Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ) outcome measures Jun 20, 2023

The Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ) is a self-report tool that assesses an individual's beliefs in their ability to perform activities and manage their pain effectively. The PSEQ consists of 10 items that ask respondents to rate their confidence in performing specific activities despite pain...

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General Outcome Measurements: Orebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire outcome measures Jun 20, 2023

The Orebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire is a tool used to screen and identify individuals with musculoskeletal pain who are at risk of developing long-term disability. The questionnaire was developed in Sweden and is widely used by healthcare professionals, particularly physiotherapi...

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General Outcome Measurements: Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) outcome measures Jun 20, 2023

The Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) is a self-report questionnaire that is used to assess an individual's fear of movement or re-injury. The TSK consists of 17 items that ask respondents to rate their level of agreement with statements related to the fear of movement or re-injury.

The TSK is ty...

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General Outcome Measurements: Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ) outcome measures Jun 20, 2023

The Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ) is a self-report questionnaire used to assess an individual's beliefs about the relationship between their pain and physical activity. Specifically, the questionnaire assesses an individual's level of fear-avoidance beliefs related to physical activity...

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Wrist Orthopaedic Test: Phalen’s Test orthopaedic tests Jun 19, 2023

Phalen's test is a physical examination test used to diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome, which is a condition where there is compression of the median nerve in the wrist. The test is named after Dr. George S. Phalen, who first described it in 1951.

Procedure:

  1. Ask the patient to sit comfortably with...
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Wrist Orthopaedic Test: Tinel’s Test orthopaedic tests Jun 19, 2023

Tinel's test is a physical examination technique used to diagnose nerve compression or nerve injury. The test involves tapping or lightly pressing on a nerve to elicit a sensation of tingling, pins and needles, or numbness in the distribution of the nerve.

Tinel's test is most commonly used to asse...

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Wrist Orthopaedic Test: Scapholunate Ligament orthopaedic tests Jun 19, 2023

The scapholunate ligament is a strong band of connective tissue that runs between the scaphoid and lunate bones in the wrist. It is one of the most important ligaments that stabilize the wrist and is essential for normal wrist function. The scapholunate ligament prevents excessive motion between the...

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Wrist Orthopaedic Test: Scaphoid Shift Test orthopaedic tests Jun 19, 2023

The scaphoid shift test is a physical examination test used to assess the stability of the scaphoid bone in the wrist. The scaphoid bone is one of the small bones in the wrist that can be prone to injury, such as fractures or ligamentous tears.

During the test:
Ask the patient to sit comfortably wit...

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