Douglas Gregerson, DC, DACBR, Author at Illinois Chiropractic Society

Advances in Molecular Imaging

Posted by Douglas Gregerson, DC, DACBR | Dec 15, 2015 | Radiology, zall | 0 |

PET imaging is the emission of gamma rays produced in abnormal tissue. PET was invented as yet another weapon in the armamentarium used to diagnose cancer.

Inflammatory Arthropathies and Increased ADI

Posted by Douglas Gregerson, DC, DACBR | Jul 31, 2015 | Clinical, Radiology, zall | 0 |

One of the first findings that we learn to recognize in the radiographic evaluation of the cervical spine is an increase in the atlanto-dental interspace.

Disk Mimickers

Posted by Douglas Gregerson, DC, DACBR | Jun 8, 2015 | Clinical, Radiology, zall | 0 |

It is often said that if you hear hoofbeats behind you, you expect to turn around and see a horse, not a zebra. We do expect to see common maladies when presented with common complaints. That philosophy certainly works the vast majority of the time. Unfortunately, the usual malady is not always the true problem.

Multiple Myeloma Radiographic Primer

Posted by Douglas Gregerson, DC, DACBR | Apr 8, 2015 | Clinical, Diagnosis, Radiology, zall | 0 |

Multiple myeloma is considered to be the most common primary osseous malignancy and actually represents approximately 1% of all malignant disease.

Scoliosis Diagnosis

Posted by Douglas Gregerson, DC, DACBR | Mar 19, 2015 | Clinical, Diagnosis, zall | 0 |

Plain film radiography has been considered the gold standard for the diagnosis and monitoring of scolioses.

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Posted by Douglas Gregerson, DC, DACBR | Dec 1, 2014 | Clinical, Diagnosis, zall | 0 |

In the setting of chronic lower back pain in a young individual, a seronegative spondyloarthropathy would be the prime consideration, with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) being the most likely etiologyunless.

The MRI Appearance of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear

Posted by Douglas Gregerson, DC, DACBR | Jul 25, 2014 | Clinical, Diagnosis, Radiology, zall | 0 |

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are a frequent reason for ordering knee MRI examinations in the post traumatic patient.

The Imaging Appearance and Possible Clinical Consequences of the Os Odontoideum

Posted by Douglas Gregerson, DC, DACBR | Dec 2, 2013 | Clinical, Radiology, zall | 0 |

There are many reasons that doctors give when asked why they x-ray their patients. When I am asked why I think it is important to x-ray patients prior to manipulation, I like to give an example I believe emphasizes the necessity dramatically. That example is the os odontoideum which is the subject of this month’s column.