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may develop after an ankle sprain, probably due to a tear of the peroneus longus muscle or an injury to the peroneal artery. 59 Management Conservative approach Acute ankle injury can be managed conservatively using various by RICE
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Robinson 2). 1 , 4 - 6 Described conservative treatment options for the clavicle fracture consist of pain reduction by temporary immobilization using a sling or collar and cuff in combination with analgesics and/or kinesio tape. Operative treatment
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characterized by the degeneration of the plantar fascia at the medial calcaneal tuberosity ( 3 ). This process leads to heel pain and tenderness with gradual onset and exacerbated by weight-bearing ( 4 ). Conservative treatments for plantar fasciitis include an
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thigh pain due to the invasion of the femoral shaft. Over the last two decades, several conservative femoral prostheses have been designed and some authors advocated their use, particularly in young patients with high-activity recreational interests
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. Conservative treatment The treatment for shoulder dislocation, which aims at restoration of a fully functioning, pain-free and stable shoulder, includes either conservative (non-surgical) or surgical management. Both are generally preceded by closed reduction
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relevant study comparing conservative treatment with a cylinder cast, brace and posterior splint was available. 3 Anatomy and pathophysiology The patellofemoral joint consists of the patella and the femoral trochlea. This joint obtains its
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metatarsal, osteoarthrosis of the second tarso-metatarsal joint (TMT2) and dislocation of the lesser MTP joints ( Fig. 1 ). This careful analysis is mandatory for the choice of the most efficient treatment. Conservative treatment includes the adaptation of
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Treatment recommendations differ depending on the pathologies. For degenerative meniscus lesions, a paradigm shift has happened over the last 10 years, suggesting primarily conservative treatment, and arthroscopy with partial meniscus resection not until a
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. Current treatment approach involves rest, ice, compression, and elevation followed by active range of motion, neuromuscular training and peroneal strengthening, since a large majority of these injuries are successfully treated conservatively. 1 , 8 , 12
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of the thumb. 44 At our institution, we recommend conservative treatment with a standard short arm cast without thumb immobilization which, besides comfort, improves patients’ hand function as it allows thumb opposition and thereby enhances pinch
