The physical examination may include testing for tenderness in the neck muscles and ligaments, range of motion in the cervical spine, and neurological tests to assess nerve function
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis is a generative joint disease characterized by cartilage loss and bone remolding in the knee joint
Palpation, the act of feeling the body for abnormalities or
tenderness, is a clinical part of the orthopedic examination
Precautions for Orthopedic Physical Examination
Palpation
A method of checking for abnormalities in muscles, bones, and joints by touching and pressing.
By touching and pressing various parts of the patient's body, doctors can check the texture, tension, and presence of lumps in the muscles, as well as check for deformities, fractures, or dislocations in the bones and joints.