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Eagle Syndrome: A Chiropractic Perspective

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Overview Eagle Syndrome arises from an elongated styloid process or calcified stylohyoid ligament, leading to craniofacial or cervical discomfort. 1) How to rule out TMD Mouth Opening Test Centric Relation Provocation Test Imaging and Diagnosis A 3D CT scan is the gold standard for visualizing styloid elongation or ligament calcification.

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Meralgia Paresthetica: A Commonly Overlooked Cause of Thigh Pain

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1-3) The LFCN originates from L2-L3 spinal roots, courses through the lumbar plexus, and exits the pelvis just medial to the ASIS beneath the inguinal ligament - a frequent site of entrapment. (4) Tinel's Sign Over the Inguinal Ligament Sensitivity: 85.1% | Specificity: 87.5% 2010 Dec;2(6):274. 2010 Jul 1;91(7):1137-9.

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