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Superficial vs deep dry needling

Chiropractic Economics

Some of the benefits of needling this way include less risk of significant tissue trauma, reduced risk of nerve or visceral injury and increased patient comfort. Still, these changes were more significant in patients treated with DDN, especially in extended follow-up periods at 15 days post-treatment. Sarrafzadeh, et al.,

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Food and Drug Administration Allows Compassionate Use for the Reverse Hip Replacement System

OrthoSpineNews

I am extremely encouraged by the opportunity to offer the Reverse Hip Replacement System to an at-risk patient, said Stephen J. I know myself, as well as other study investigators, have identified several patients that may be candidates for this compassionate use provision. As published by Christopher G. As published by Christopher G.

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Expert analysis: Did cervical spine manipulation cause the death of Katie May?

Chiropractic Economics

epidemiological study, the authors conclude that the increased risk of vertebrobasilar artery stroke associated with chiropractic and primary care provider visits is likely due to patients with headache and neck pain from VAD seeking care before their stroke. years, until late 2019. In the well-known 2008 Cassidy, et al.,

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Global Sports Medicine leader Smith+Nephew to sponsor select players competing at Wimbledon, highlighting advanced solutions for joint repair

OrthoSpineNews

The world’s oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament serves as a perfect backdrop to showcase Smith+Nephew’s purpose of ‘Life Unlimited’ – making a difference in patients’ lives through the excellence of a diverse Sports Medicine product portfolio and the application of new technologies. Smith + Nephew 2019.An J Exp Orthop.

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Smith+Nephew expands market-leading fixation strength of Q-FIX™ All-Suture Anchor portfolio with new knotless option

OrthoSpineNews

ArthroCare 2019. Our 17,000 employees deliver this mission every day, making a difference to patients’ lives through the excellence of our product portfolio, and the invention and application of new technologies across our three global business units of Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & ENT and Advanced Wound Management. Arthroscopy.

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“Laser precision” required for coding low-level laser therapy

Chiropractic Economics

Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has rapidly gained popularity among DCs and other healthcare professionals alike, due to its noninvasive nature and impressive therapeutic benefits. Eligibility: If the patient is insured, are they eligible for benefits on the date of service? There are a few steps to this check.

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“Laser precision” required

Chiropractic Economics

Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has rapidly gained popularity among DCs and other healthcare professionals alike, due too ita noninvasive nature and impressive therapeutic benefits. Eligibility: If the patient is insured, are they eligible for benefits on the date of service? There are a few steps to this check.