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The Chiropractic Exam Reimagined

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By following specific criteria like tenderness at key spots or the inability to bear weight post-injury, you can confidently decide whether an X-ray is necessary, saving your patient unnecessary radiation exposure and healthcare costs. You might suspect a rotator cuff tear, but what if it’s stemming from cervical radiculopathy?

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Schmorl’s Node Refresher: 7 Surprising Facts Every DC Must Own

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2,7) Schmorls node spine MRI Schmorl’s node lumbar spine x-ray 2. Schmorl’s Node: An Uncommon Case of Back Pain and Radiculopathy. Schmorl’s Node: An Uncommon Case of Back Pain and Radiculopathy. How common are schmorl’s nodes? The reported frequency of schmorl’s nodes varies from 2–80%. (8-17) Asian spine journal.

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2023

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A systematic review of Clinical Practice Guidelines for persons with non-specific low back pain with and without radiculopathy: Identification of best evidence for rehabilitation to develop the WHO's Package of Interventions for Rehabilitation. Conservative Management of Cervical Radiculopathy: A Systematic Review. 2023 Mar 23.