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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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1,4,5,9) Cervical spine conditions such as disc herniation, spondylosis, or chronic joint dysfunction hypersensitize these nerves, making them more likely to misfire. (12) A brachioradial pruritus diagnosis is primarily accomplished through clinical history and physical examination. 12) What Causes Neuropathic Itch? 13,14,16) 3.

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Eagle Syndrome: A Chiropractic Perspective

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Symptoms often mimic temporomandibular joint disorders, glossopharyngeal neuralgia, or cervicogenic headaches, presenting as unilateral throat pain, dysphagia, otalgia, or a sensation of a foreign body in the throat. Differential diagnosis should exclude TMJ disorders, neuralgias, and cervical spine pathologies. (1)

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Assessing and Treating Achilles Tendinopathy: A Comprehensive Guide for Evidence-Based Chiropractors

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Diagnostic tests that can help confirm the diagnosis include: Palpation : Localizing the pain can help differentiate between insertional and non-insertional tendinopathy. Morning stiffness and pain that worsen throughout the day, especially with increased activity, are hallmark symptoms. Functional tests : Resisted plantarflexion (e.g.,

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Meralgia Paresthetica: A Commonly Overlooked Cause of Thigh Pain

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The Three Most Essential Tests for Diagnosing Meralgia Paresthetica Recent evidence supports three simple yet powerful clinical tests for meralgia paresthetica diagnosis. 51) Differential Diagnosis Clinical Differentiator L2-L3 radiculopathy Lumbar symptoms, provoked by lumbar testing, possible motor or reflex loss. Harney D, Patijn J.

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Why Kids Get Hurt Differently: Using Panjabi’s Model to Decode Pediatric Lower Extremity Injuries

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Thats where Panjabis model of joint stability becomes really useful. By evaluating passive, active, and neural subsystems, we can better identify where the breakdown occurred, determine the correct diagnosis, and apply the most appropriate treatment.

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ASPN Issues SI Joint Pain Treatment Guidelines

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To put physicians on the same page regarding the diagnosis and treatment of sacroiliac (SI) joint pain and dysfunction, a multicenter team of researchers has developed a new set of guidelines. The post ASPN Issues SI Joint Pain Treatment Guidelines first appeared on Orthopedics This Week.

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Insurance type tied to variations in chronic pain treatment, research suggests

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The analysis found no differences between the two groups of adults in the proportion with new episodes of chronic pain or specific types of pain, with the most common types being limb/joint, back and abdominal/bowel pain.