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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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2) Chiropractors routinely encounter patients with neuropathic itching, particularly conditions like brachioradial pruritus, as they often stem from cervical spine dysfunction and nerve irritation. Imaging studies, such as cervical X-rays or MRIs, are generally unnecessary but may help identify underlying cervical spine abnormalities (i.e.,

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Summit Orthopedics Receives Shoulder Arthroplasty (Shoulder Joint Replacement) Certification by the Joint Commission, becoming the first ASC in Minnesota and the US to achieve the recognition

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The ambulatory surgery center has also received certifications in Spine Fusion and Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement, making it the first freestanding ASC in the country to receive all three designations WOODBURY, Minn., Summit Orthopedics is the first freestanding ambulatory surgery center in the U.S. to have the designation.

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Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries

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herpes zoster), infections, malignancies, inflammatory diseases including inflammatory joint pain, pregnancy, or neurological conditions that may alter peripheral sensitivity, such as multiple sclerosis, ALS, spinal injuries, and diabetes. 2018 Aug 1;57:107-13. The Spine Journal. Clinical Biomechanics. 2005 Jul 1;5(4):395-403.

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Expand the scope of chiropractic care

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Understanding chiropractic scope and the rise of cannabinoids Chiropractic care has always emphasized natural, noninvasive treatments that focus on the spine, muscles, joints and nervous system. Federal and state regulations The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp-derived CBD products containing less than 0.3%

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Master the 2-Minute Knee Exam: Essential Tests & Techniques for Knee Pain

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9) Typical plain film views include an anteroposterior, lateral, and Merchant's view of the patellofemoral joint. (10) Together, we're not just treating joints – we're changing lives. American College of Radiology ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Chronic Knee Pain Revised 2018. 2018 Apr 15;97(8):523-6. Rheumatology.

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Food and Drug Administration Allows Compassionate Use for the Reverse Hip Replacement System

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Zabinski, MD, Medical Director of Joint Replacement Surgery and Assistant Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Shore Medical Center. in the 2019 Bone & Joint Journal , these patients experience significantly increased risk of dislocation due to alteration of the spinal pelvic mechanics. Bone Joint J. BJJ-2018-0754.R1.

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Mastering the Hip Exam: Top Tests for Hip Pain

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Neuro eval- dermatomes, myotomes, reflexes Lumbosacral evaluation - an estimated 71% of hip problems arise from an asymptomatic spine. (2) 13) MRI Considerations Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is more sensitive to detect joint effusion/synovitis, cartilage, labral, and bone marrow lesions. (15) 16) Does Hip Arthritis Cause Pain?

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