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Case study: Chronic neck pain in a 54-year-old truck driver

Chiropractic Economics

Initial examination and diagnosis Upon evaluation, the patient exhibited a 70% reduction in cervical range of motion (ROM) in all directions. Indicating healing of the ligaments of that segment. Frustrated with the ongoing pain, he had even considered neck surgery or pain injections. An overall improvement of 50%.

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Eagle Syndrome: A Chiropractic Perspective

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As chiropractors, we pride ourselves on recognizing subtle patterns that others may overlook—yet some diagnoses, like Eagle Syndrome, require an even more refined level of clinical suspicion. Overview Eagle Syndrome arises from an elongated styloid process or calcified stylohyoid ligament, leading to craniofacial or cervical discomfort.

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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% Surgery) Diabetes (Nearly 6-fold increased risk) 2.

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Master the 2-Minute Knee Exam: Essential Tests & Techniques for Knee Pain

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Direct blows and deceleration forces can lead to ligamentous ruptures and cruciate ligament injuries; Noncontact actions like sharp turns or stops can sprain or rupture the ACL; A knee hitting a vehicle dashboard stresses the PCL. Lateral or medial forces typically result in collateral ligament damage.

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RAMP Lesion of the Knee

Orthopedic Principles

Three Main Combined Lesions: Medial meniscus ramp lesion Lateral meniscus root tear Anterolateral ligament/complex injury Definition of Ramp Lesion: Disruption of the peripheral meniscocapsular attachment of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus. Recent studies from Korea focus on clinical outcomes of this repair technique.

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What Is Spinal Ligament Instability, and How Can I Get a Diagnosis?

Northgate Chiropractic Clinic

Spinal ligament instability is a condition that occurs when the ligaments that support the spine are damaged or weakened. At Northgate Chiropractic Clinic, we use. This can cause excessive spinal movement as well as pain, nerve irritation, and other symptoms.

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

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ChiroUp subscribers can access the following links in their Clinical Skills library. C Sign Hip A positive C-sign hip pain test strongly suggests a hip-related diagnosis. 10-11) Want More Clinical Pearls For Hip Pain? What Are The Most Common Hip Diagnoses? The two tests below can assist in identifying hip involvement.

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