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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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A brachioradial pruritus diagnosis is primarily accomplished through clinical history and physical examination. Brachioradial pruritis differential diagnosis considerations: It is crucial to exclude dermatological causes like eczema or contact dermatitis. Clinical presentation, management, and pathophysiology of neuropathic itch.

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

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Understanding the etiology, clinical presentation, and evidence-based treatment protocols for Achilles tendinopathy is essential for chiropractors seeking to provide effective care. Symptoms of Achilles Tendinitis The clinical presentation of Achilles tendinopathy varies depending on whether the condition is acute or chronic.

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Association Between Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation for Sciatica and Opioid-related Adverse Events: A Retrospective Cohort Study

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Chiro.Org Blog: We found that adults with a new diagnosis of sciatica who initially received CSM had a significantly lower risk of opioid-related adverse drug events (ORADEs) over 1-year follow-up compared to matched controls initially receiving usual medical care.

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Meralgia Paresthetica: A Commonly Overlooked Cause of Thigh Pain

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4) The condition is most common in middle-aged men, and bilateral presentation occurs in 20-25% of cases. Meralgia Paresthetica Symptoms Meralgia paresthetica presents as burning, buzzing, itching, or aching pain on the lateral or anterior thigh. Meralgia paresthetica: diagnosis and treatment. 49,50) Imaging (e.g.,

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

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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.

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

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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

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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)