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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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Fast Fact Clinically and via the ice pack sign Brachioradial pruritis ICD10: L29.9 - Pruritus, unspecified. A brachioradial pruritus diagnosis is primarily accomplished through clinical history and physical examination. American journal of clinical dermatology. 1,4,5,9) Symptoms are often provoked by sun exposure.

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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.

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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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Medicare Part B’s advance beneficiary notice

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For chiropractic, there are only a few times to use a mandatory ABN form: When the doctor believes the ongoing care may exceed the usual number of visits expected for a given diagnosis When the patient is receiving a second adjustment on the same date of service When further clinical improvement is not expected from continuous, ongoing care, and the (..)

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Top 7 Things Chiropractors Need to Know About Back Mice (Episacral Lipomas)

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So, to help shed light on this clinical problem, we surveyed the ChiroUp provider network to collect their evidence-informed opinions about managing episacral lipomas. 8) Deeper dive: See this prior top-rated chiropractic blog on Maigne Syndrome & Cluneal Neuropathy: The #1 Overlooked LBP Diagnosis. Are Episacral Lipomas Painful?

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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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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

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Recent CPG [clinical practice guidelines] recommendations favored SMT for tension-type and cervicogenic headaches. Journal of Clinical Medicine. Sept 2024 Link Deeper Dive: SMT is endorsed by multiple authoritative clinical practice guidelines. Journal of Clinical Medicine. Clinical Rehabilitation. 17) Lin et al.