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Managing overuse injuries of the shoulder and elbow
The great majority of upper extremity overuse injuries seen in primary care do not require surgical intervention, but only proper assessment can set the stage for a favorable clinical outcome. The goals of treatment all concern restoring, maximizing, and preserving function.
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Oh, my aching back!
I tried everything I could to diagnose my own problem. But there was one thing I missed.
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CASE & COMMENT: An athletic young woman with acute back pain
A healthy, athletic 24-year-old woman presents with acute low back pain that began after she stepped forward with her back fully extended while playing Ultimate Frisbee earlier in the day. The pain is midline, sharp, without radiation, and rates a 10 on a scale of 1 to 10. She denies direct trauma, lower-extremity numbness or tingling, and bowel or bladder dysfunction.
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Sprains and joint injections
Coding sprains and joint injections is a daunting task when you don't treat sports injuries on a daily basis. Here's the expert advice you need to code with confidence.
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