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

Chiropractic Economics

Clinical tests revealed: Soto Hall Test and Cervical Compression: Positive for pain Cervical Distraction Test: Positive for pain relief Neurological findings: Decreased C2 dermatome sensation on the left side X-ray findings from 9/19/2024: Grade 2 anterolisthesis of C2 on C3 was noted disturbing George’s line.

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Parker University radiologic technology student helps save ER patient’s life

Chiropractic Economics

19, Parker University radiologic technology student Michael Rose performed lifesaving CPR on an emergency room patient who went into cardiac arrest during Rose’s clinical rotation at Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Richardson, a suburb of Dallas, Texas. James William Parker (formerly Parker College of Chiropractic).

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

ChiroUp

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. A brachioradial pruritus diagnosis is primarily accomplished through clinical history and physical examination.

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Medicare Part B’s advance beneficiary notice

Chiropractic Economics

In the typical chiropractic practice, this would include evaluation and management services, X-rays, therapy charges and personal comfort items. Although it is not a requirement to formally notify Medicare beneficiaries in writing about excluded services that are never covered by Medicare, it just makes good business sense.

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TNChiroFoundation announces 2025 chiropractic scholarship winners

Chiropractic Economics

The TNChiroFoundation, a nonprofit committed to advancing chiropractic care, education, and research, announced the recipients of its 2025 Chiropractic X-Ray Technician (CXT) Scholarship and Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) Scholarship. I am so eager to finally move to Tennessee and practice in my dream state!

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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

Chiropractic Economics

This article delves into the anatomy and biomechanics of spinal stability, explores the clinical significance of instability and outlines evidence-based strategies for assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. Imaging and diagnostic tools X-rays and MRIs can reveal structural abnormalities but should be used with clinical findings.

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Guided Spinal Navigation Landmark Surgery Opens the Door to Cost-Effective 3D Augmented Reality

OrthoSpineNews

Together, they performed the first-ever immersive 3D spinal surgery using augmented reality guidance with combined silhouette and X-ray registration. The immersive 3D CT dataset was superimposed onto the patient with a single AP X-ray fluoroscopy shot and patient silhouette registration in immersive 3D augmented reality.

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