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Stop outsourcing with new technology

Chiropractic Economics

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. This is where new technology can help.

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

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When To Image The Knee X-rays for acute presentations The Ottawa Knee Rules define when plain film Imaging is appropriate for acute knee pain patients. (4) 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)

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What Is the Florida 14-Day Accident Law?

Oviedo Chiropractic

Furthermore, if you require treatment that exceeds your PIP coverage, a prompt diagnosis can be very helpful in securing a larger car accident settlement. Furthermore, after a car accident, a chiropractor performs a full examination , and they might even catch some injuries that an X-ray won’t, which can strengthen your PIP claim.

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Who Pays For A Chiropractor After An Accident?

Oviedo Chiropractic

The most common injury that presents following a car accident is whiplash, and it’s not something that presents right away. However, these injuries may not show up on an initial X-ray taken in the hours right after the accident. Even in a slow-moving fender bender, there can still be damage to your joints.

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What is Sciatica and when do you need a second opinion?

Smart Pain Solutions

Sciatica pain is often used as a “catch-all” diagnosis early on in treatment. Sciatica is a broad diagnosis describing low back pain with radiation into the leg. Sometimes x-rays are taken and prior records ordered to help narrow down the diagnosis options. This can occur from a variety of different reasons.

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Who is Your Quarterback When You Are in Pain?

Smart Pain Solutions

A chiropractor may refer out once the doctor has discussed present and past injuries, as well as other medical conditions that pertain to the patient. Co-management of patient conditions should be offered if conservative treatment is not working or if there are considerable red flags that present themselves.

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Smart Timing After Slips, Trips and Falls

Foundation for Chiropractic Progress

For some people pain, strain/sprain, lack of motion, bleeding, a bump on the head, blurred vision or other telltale signs of injury will be present. If the fall causes a jerk or hitting of the head, the effect can be like that of a whiplash injury and a concussion may be present along with injury to the cervical spine (neck).

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