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Suprascapular Neuropathy: An overlooked cause of superior shoulder pain and weakness

Suprascapular Neuropathy: An overlooked cause of superior shoulder pain and weakness

This article highlights a commonly missed diagnosis: suprascapular neuropathy. The condition accounts for approximately 2-4% of all shoulder pain but is present in up to 8% of patients with a full-thickness rotator cuff tear. Check out the following quick synopsis for up-to-date assessment and management considerations.

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Maigne Syndrome: Sciatica of the Thoraco-Lumbar Junction

Maigne Syndrome: Sciatica of the Thoraco-Lumbar Junction

Lateral hip, lumbosacral, and groin pain are often due to lumbar spine or hip joint dysfunction. However, the next time you see these symptoms, be sure to assess the thoracolumbar junction (TLJ). TLJ dysfunction, often described as Maigne Syndrome, may result in nerve irritation with referral to the lumbopelvic region. Proper assessment and treatment result in highly satisfied patients. In the next ten minutes, you will learn five tips about why Maigne syndrome should be on your shortlist of differential diagnoses.

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Microinstability of the Hip: An Emerging Diagnosis in the Athlete

Microinstability of the Hip: An Emerging Diagnosis in the Athlete

Hip microinstability is a condition characterized by increased movement in the femoroacetabular joint, which can lead to damage and overuse of the surrounding structures. It can be caused by previous injury, pathology of the hip, congenital hip dysplasia, or joint laxity. Read the article to learn more!

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Severs Disease

Severs Disease

Severs disease, or calcaneal apophysitis is a painful inflammation of the cartilaginous growth center at the site of insertion for the calcaneal tendon. This condition, first reported by Sever in 1912 (1), is a common cause of posterior heel pain in active adolescents.

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F4CP Celebrates September as National Drug-Free Pain Management Awareness Month

F4CP Celebrates September as National Drug-Free Pain Management Awareness Month

August 28, 2018–September 2018 is designated as National Drug-Free Pain Management Awareness Month: an opportunity to raise public awareness about the dangers of prescription and over the counter (OTC) pain medications. Sponsored by the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), this month of observances will educate and inform consumers, managed care, state legislators and patient referral sources on non-pharmacologic options, such as chiropractic care, to safely and effectively relieve acute, subacute and as appropriate, chronic pain.

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