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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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radiculopathy, lupus, herpes zoster, stroke, or multiple sclerosis. Fast Fact Clinically and via the ice pack sign Brachioradial pruritis ICD10: L29.9 - Pruritus, unspecified. A brachioradial pruritus diagnosis is primarily accomplished through clinical history and physical examination. American journal of clinical dermatology.

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Meralgia Paresthetica: A Commonly Overlooked Cause of Thigh Pain

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Yet, meralgia paresthetica is frequently overlooked by healthcare providers - often mistaken for lumbar radiculopathy, muscular strain, or dermatologic issues. 4) The condition is most common in middle-aged men, and bilateral presentation occurs in 20-25% of cases. Surgery) Diabetes (Nearly 6-fold increased risk) 2.

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Endoscopic Lumbar Microdiscectomy

Orthopedic Principles

Case Study: Elderly Patient with Lumbar Stenosis and Scoliosis Clinical Profile Presentation : Left-sided upper lumbar radiculopathy. L2–3 : More bone removed (partial joint), yet similar clinical goal achieved (tubular). Also interlaminar from L1–L5 if ligamentum flavum hypertrophy is present. Almost all.

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Thoracic Outlet Compression: A GP’s Guide to Recognising, Diagnosing, and Treating This Overlooked Syndrome in Australia

Musculoskeletal Medicine

As a general practitioner in Australia, I frequently encounter patients presenting with symptoms that align with TOS, though diagnosis and management require careful clinical evaluation due to overlapping features with other musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. Cervical rib excision: If present.

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7 Essential Neurodynamic Tests For Sciatica And Lumbar Radiculopathies

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1) However, radiculopathies originating above L4 necessitate alternative nerve tension tests. 2,3) Check out the following synopsis for additional clinical pearls on lower extremity neurodynamic testing. Meta-analysis indicates fair reliability (4); a positive straight leg raise test shows 83-89% sensitivity for lumbar radiculopathy.

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Boost Your Clinical Neuro Skills: Take Our Chiropractic IQ Test and Review Essential Insights

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Radiculopathies and peripheral neuropathies are some of the most common presentations in chiropractic offices. Not only will you challenge yourself, but you'll also gain valuable insights from our accompanying tutorial, where we'll review the answers and share essential clinical pearls. Take the quiz now and see how you compare!

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

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This case presents a unique circumstance of a fatal vertebral artery dissection after self-chiropractic manipulation." (4) Recent CPG [clinical practice guidelines] recommendations favored SMT for tension-type and cervicogenic headaches. Journal of Clinical Medicine. Journal of Clinical Medicine. Clinical Rehabilitation.