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

Chiropractic Economics

Patient background The patient, a 54-year-old male truck driver, presented with chronic neck pain that had persisted for more than 10 years. 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.

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Eagle Syndrome: A Chiropractic Perspective

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Overview Eagle Syndrome arises from an elongated styloid process or calcified stylohyoid ligament, leading to craniofacial or cervical discomfort. Differential diagnosis should exclude TMJ disorders, neuralgias, and cervical spine pathologies. (1) Panoramic radiographs can also aid in diagnosis, but are less definitive.

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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) 4) The condition is most common in middle-aged men, and bilateral presentation occurs in 20-25% of cases. 49,50) Imaging (e.g.,

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RAMP Lesion of the Knee

Orthopedic Principles

Presentation Outline 1. Combined Lesions: Present in 75% of ACL cases. 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.

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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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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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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

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C Sign Hip A positive C-sign hip pain test strongly suggests a hip-related diagnosis. 5) Femoroacetabular Impingement Test (FAI Test) Femoroacetabular impingement, an increasingly recognized diagnosis, is particularly prevalent among young, active individuals. Labral injuries of the hip: A review of diagnosis and management.

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