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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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Meralgia Paresthetica: A Commonly Overlooked Cause of Thigh Pain

ChiroUp

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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Think Outside the Ortho Box: A Case Study In Unexpected Bruising

ChiroUp

But sometimes, the presentation doesn’t fit neatly into an orthopedic box. This case study highlights how bruising without musculoskeletal injury can occur in older adults, why that matters, and what chiropractors need to consider in their differential diagnosis.

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Eagle Syndrome: A Chiropractic Perspective

ChiroUp

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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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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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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North America Sports Medicine Market Forecast and Competitive Landscape Report 2025-2033 Featuring Zimmer Biomet, Stryker, Medtronic, Novartis, Smith & Nephew, CONMED, and Johnson & Johnson

OrthoSpineNews

For example, according to the Sports Accident Statistics report that LegalMatch updated in August 2022, approximately 150,000 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries occur annually in the United States. Because of its strong sports culture, healthcare system, and innovation pipeline, the United States leads the region.