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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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Subscribers can access the full brachioradial pruritis protocol in the Condition Reference Library, now featuring nearly 200 conditions with detailed tools and tutorial videos for best-practice assessments, treatments, and management. Fast Fact Clinically and via the ice pack sign Brachioradial pruritis ICD10: L29.9 - Pruritus, unspecified.

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Medicare Part B’s advance beneficiary notice

Chiropractic Economics

The AT modifier doesn’t mean “all the time” Through the years, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has conducted many reviews and audits of chiropractic treatment and billing. Patients need to be aware of the costs associated with receiving treatment.

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A comprehensive guide to attaining spinal stability

Chiropractic Economics

This article delves into the anatomy and biomechanics of spinal stability, explores the clinical significance of instability and outlines evidence-based strategies for assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. Imaging and diagnostic tools X-rays and MRIs can reveal structural abnormalities but should be used with clinical findings.

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Stop outsourcing with new technology

Chiropractic Economics

Then, you begin treatment. For example, did you know that traditional X-rays and MRIs are being replaced? X-rays were discovered way back in 1895 and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have been around since the early 1970s. This data was previously unavailable with static X-rays and MRI scans.

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The power of taking vitals in your office

Chiropractic Economics

During that phase of my 43-year career, I treated 650 patients per week, armed with a chiropractic spinal adjustment and an X-ray machine. I skipped cranial nerves, review of systems, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse and prior treatment. I didnt do a complete examination. All of the things that made a DC a doctor.

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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. AP lumbar X-ray Radiographs and advanced imaging tell your patients’ stories. and discuss the appropriate course of treatment.

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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy and disc herniations

Chiropractic Economics

This patient’s treatment will probably be much different from treatment of an individual who presents with a disc herniation on their MRI and demonstrates during the physical exam clear signs of nerve root compression down the leg. In clinical practice, it is difficult to distinguish the integrity of an endplate using conventional MRI.