Article revu et approuvé par Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, médecin spécialisée en médecine de famille Les nerfs clunéaux sont un groupe de nerfs qui ont été décrits pour la première fois par le docteur Robert Maigne comme source potentielle de lombalgie. Dans cet article, nous discutons de l’anatomie de ce nerf, et l’implication clinique pour ceux […]
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Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine The sciatic nerve plays a major role in our body, mainly in the lower limbs. It is formed by several nerve roots. It has the longest route of nerves in the human body running from the lower back to the
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Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine The Lasègue sign is considered an important test in the clinical diagnosis of disc herniation and sciatica. We will see in this article how to carry it out, and how to interpret its results according to the response of the
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Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine Cells and organs need a supply of nutrients and oxygen to function properly. This nutrient supply occurs mainly through the blood circulation, in particular through the arteries. There are different types. In this
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Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) designates the junction between the lower jaw and the temporal cavity located in front of the ear. All joint pathologies, dental occlusion, trauma to the jaw or chewing dysfunction can lead to problems with
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Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine The pedicle is a bony junction which connects the lamina to the vertebral body to form the vertebral arch of a vertebra. More precisely, each vertebra has 2 pedicles which are located on either side of the vertebral body, and unite with the vertebral laminae
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Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine The multifidus muscle plays an important role in the static and dynamic stability of the spine, so much so that weakness of this muscle would be associated with low back pain. What is the multifidus muscle, and what is its exact role?
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Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine The cervical plexus is a network of nerve fibers which provides the neck and trunk with sensitivity and movement. In this article we cover the anatomy of the cervical plexus, its sensory and motor role, as well as some clinical applications. Definition
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Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine The lumbar plexus is a network of nerve fibers whose role is to innervate the skin and muscles of the lower limb. What is the lumbar plexus, exactly, and how it relates to back pain and other neuropathic pain
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Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine What is vertebral lipping? A lipping is an irregular bone formation around a joint. In the case of vertebral lipping, bony overgrowth is found around the vertebral bodies. This is a characteristic sign of degenerative diseases such as osteoarthritis. This
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