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Meralgia Paresthetica: A Commonly Overlooked Cause of Thigh Pain

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The Three Most Essential Tests for Diagnosing Meralgia Paresthetica Recent evidence supports three simple yet powerful clinical tests for meralgia paresthetica diagnosis. 51) Differential Diagnosis Clinical Differentiator L2-L3 radiculopathy Lumbar symptoms, provoked by lumbar testing, possible motor or reflex loss. Harney D, Patijn J.

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

Chiropractic Economics

chiropractic treatment), and two or more different types of nonmedication treatments. Overall, the study indicated that more commercially insured patients than Medicaid-insured patients received restorative therapies (e.g., physical therapy), complementary or integrative care (e.g., Also, 63.1%

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Ensure patient compliance with radiology

Chiropractic Economics

And, by clearly communicating with your patients about their diagnosis, treatment options and treatment plans, you can help them understand the importance of remaining in compliance. 1 Education gives evidence and validity of the patient’s diagnosis and treatment. Accessed August 7, 2024.

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Why DCs need cannabinoid therapy education

Chiropractic Economics

Additionally, discussing cannabinoids openly with patients fosters trust and allows for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Being comfortable confiding cannabis use to the doctor establishes a relationship of trust that could lead to more accurate diagnosis/treatment. Accessed August 14, 2024. August 9, 2024.

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Chiropractic maintenance care: How to recognize it, document it and code it

Chiropractic Economics

When further clinical improvement cannot reasonably be expected from continuous ongoing care, and the chiropractic treatment becomes supportive rather than corrective in nature, the treatment is then considered maintenance therapy.” We know maintenance care is not typically considered medically necessary to third-party payers.

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The top 6 common myths about chiropractic treatment

Canadian Chiropractic Association

Due to the extensive training of chiropractors as diagnosticians, chiropractors will perform a comprehensive assessment to help determine a diagnosis or clinical impressions. From these observations, a diagnosis will be provided, and a treatment plan developed in collaboration with the patient – according to their needs and goals.