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

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The current 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline encourages clinicians to evaluate the full range of evidence-based pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic options for pain treatment while also considering patient values and preferences. Pain affects a large part of the U.S.

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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. The two tests below can assist in identifying hip involvement.

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Baxter’s Nerve Entrapment

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While plantar fasciitis (PF) is often the primary diagnosis considered, it's essential to recognize other potential causes, such as Baxter's neuropathy. Baxter's neuropathy, also known as Baxter's nerve entrapment or compression, can mimic PF but requires a distinct approach for accurate diagnosis and management. 2008 May;13(2):103-11.

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7 Essential Neurodynamic Tests For Sciatica And Lumbar Radiculopathies

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14) The test was initially described principally as prone knee flexion; however, adding hip extension improves sensitivity and reliability (16,17) It may yield false positives due to tight or injured anterior thigh muscles, as well as hip bone or joint issues. (12) 2022 Jun 1;59:102529. Differential Diagnosis of Hip Pain.

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Chiropractic Treatment of Shoulder Pain and Weakness

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Properly identifying these symptoms can lead to a more accurate diagnosis and prognosis. Published 2022 Feb 18. MD Full-Thickness Rotator-Cuff Tears: Nonoperative Treatment Is Good, But Surgery May Be Better, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: October 2, 2019 - Volume 101 - Issue 19 - p e105 doi: 10.2106/JBJS.19.00810

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2023

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It is more likely that in the period leading up to their diagnosis of cervical artery dissection, patients with neck pain and related symptoms seek out care from a cervical spinal manipulation provider, a medical provider or both, rather than having a specific risk for cervical artery dissection imparted by receipt of cervical spinal manipulation."

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

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7) However, radiographic findings do not always align with symptoms, and the diagnosis of OA can often be made without imaging based on risk factors and typical symptoms. (8) 9) Typical plain film views include an anteroposterior, lateral, and Merchant's view of the patellofemoral joint. (10)

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