Hip Labral Tear

-Do the FADIR and FABER tests which are effective for detecting intra-articular pathology. Both have high sensitivity but low specificity. -MR arthrography of the hip with intraarticular gadolinium administration is the diagnostic test of choice for labral tears. It...

Meniscal Tears / Meniscus Tear

Diagnosis H&P Positive McMurray test. Positive Thesally test. MRI was done. Shows a meniscal tear. Treatment Physical Therapy and Exercise regimen. Counseling: Studies have shown that meniscectomy for a tear of the meniscus is no more beneficial than conservative...

Pregnancy and Pregnancy Testing: FAQs

What is the lifespan of an egg and a sperm? The egg last 12-24 hours (about 1 day) The sperm lasts up to 5 days inside the woman’s body. “Normal sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract and retain the ability to fertilize an egg for at least 3...

Dyspepsia (Indigestion)

Occurs in > 20 % of population. Functional Dyspepsia. Up to 75% have a functional (idiopathic or nonulcer) dyspepsia with no underlying cause on diagnostic evaluation. “Functional (idiopathic or nonulcer) dyspepsia requires exclusion of other organic causes...