Extension test can screen for elbow injury after trauma. (Tips from Other Journals).(Brief Article)
Publication: American Family Physician
Publication Date: 15-AUG-02
Author: Walling, Anne D.
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Rules based on clinical information such as the Ottawa ankle and knee guidelines have proved to be an effective and safe basis for referring injured patients for radiography. These screening tests have significantly reduced the number of unnecessary radiographs, saving money and radiation exposure for patients. The ability to fully extend the elbow following injury has been...
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