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THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

Hand Clinics, 1997
Although the presentation of a patient with wrist complaints is a common occurrence for many hand surgeons, the diagnosis may not be arrived at very easily or quickly. The physical examination is therefore of chief importance as our knowledge of the wrist and wrist surgery continues to increase.
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Physical Examination in Radiculopathy

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 2011
History and physical examination is the cornerstone in the appropriate diagnosis and treatment of any patient. A comprehensive physical examination is necessary to aid in determining distributions of symptoms and to lead one to the site of pathology. The aim of this article is to aid the clinician in distinguishing radiculopathy from other causes of ...
Arthur J, De Luigi, Kevin F, Fitzpatrick
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Physical Examination of Swine

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, 1992
Swine may be examined to evaluate a disease state or a lowered economic performance or as a herd health consultation. As much of the examination as possible should be performed without handling the animal. A thorough history, evaluation of herd records, environmental examination, and herd examination should be performed prior to the evaluation of an ...
B J, Masters, M, Hamilton, P G, Masters
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Physical examination of the breast

Cancer, 1992
Despite the increasing emphasis in physicians' use of screening mammography, primary care physicians continue to appropriately perform physical examination of the breast. Several screening programs have reported that mammography will miss at least 10% of breast cancers, physical examination can independently detect breast cancer, the combination of ...
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PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF THE ELBOW

Orthopedic Clinics of North America, 1999
A carefully executed, thorough physical examination of the elbow will permit reproducible results to be recorded over time. It also provides a working diagnosis or contributes to the determination of a correct diagnosis in a majority of presenting patients.
W W, Colman, R J, Strauch
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Physical examination of the esophagus

The American Journal of Digestive Diseases, 1952
Physical examination of the esophagus is easily and quickly accomplished, and gives information which is invaluable in routine screening for esophageal disease. It is an ancient technic which has been neglected in spite of the fact that it offers a simple and rather effective means for detecting carcinoma during the prepatent and curable stage.
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The Outpatient Physical Examination

Medical Clinics of North America, 2018
The physical examination in the outpatient setting is a valuable tool. Even in settings where there is lack of evidence, such as the annual physical examination of an asymptomatic adult, the physical examination is beneficial for the physician-patient relationship. When a patient has specific symptoms, the physical examination-in addition to a thorough
Maja K, Artandi, Rosalyn W, Stewart
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Dental Physical Examination

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice, 1998
The objectives of the equine dental physical examination are to detect and quantify oral and dental disorders, to propose and carry out their treatment, and to implement management programs. The veterinarian should be able to offer a prognosis and to detail any future treatment or management plans that may be required. These objectives should take into
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Physical Examination

Nursing, 1973
MARY M. ALEXANDERM, MARIE SCOTT BROWN
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History and Physical Examination

Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America, 1994
In summary, the history and physical examination provide a valuable overview of a patient's condition and clues as to the causes. Typically, the most important features are evidence of gynecomastia, completeness of genital development and virilization, testicular size and consistency, and condition of the prostate gland.
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