Your patient reports pain, tingling, and decreased sensation…
Your patient reports pain, tingling, and decreased sensation in the lateral aspect of the thigh. During you intake, they share with you that they’ve recently started rock climbing that requires them to wear a tight harness around their pelvis and upper thigh. Which nerve do you suspect for compression?
Read DetailsA 65-year-old male presents with a severely painful rash and…
A 65-year-old male presents with a severely painful rash and skin eruptions that are localized entirely on one side of his body. The rash closely follows the dermatome of C7. The man is diagnosed with “shingles” in which the herpes zoster virus has proliferated in which anatomical structure?
Read DetailsDuring a soccer game, a player tried to steal the ball from…
During a soccer game, a player tried to steal the ball from between your patient’s feet. Your patient was accidentally kicked, which forced the knee to move laterally. Your patient was in great pain and an evaluation on the sidelines of the field showed the knee joint had excessive varus (lateral) movement. What ligament was most likely damaged?
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