Snapping Hip: The Iliopsoas Tendon
In addition to its contribution to various lumbopelvic problems, the iliopsoas tendon itself is a common source of hip pain and dysfunction.
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Little League Elbow
A rapid return to activity can mean rampant “terrible too” injuries — too much, too soon, too fast. Although any muscle or joint is susceptible to injury, the adolescent elbow has a particular vulnerability.
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Ankylosing Spondylitis
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.
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MRI Appearance of Adhesive Capsulitis
Frozen shoulder syndrome is a common cause of shoulder pain. In this article, Dr. Douglas Gregerson, DC, DACBR, discusses the radiographic findings. Read the article to learn more!
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Lumbosacral Referral or Hip Osteoarthritis
Lumbosacral problems are common, but so is hip osteoarthritis (OA). Estimates for the prevalence of hip OA vary from 3-33%. However, the diagnostic challenge with this commonality is the fact that referral zones for lumbar and sacroiliac disorders are very similar to those of hip OA, i.e. gluteal pain is common in both (10). This month, we will review diagnostic clues for hip osteoarthritis.
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Imaging of Spinal Stenosis
As the population continues to age and the average life span increases, spinal stenosis will become an even more prevalent cause of lower back pain.
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Isthmic Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
The term “spondylolisthesis” is derived from the Greek roots, “spondylo-,” meaning spine, and “listhesis,” meaning to slide. Spondylolisthesis describes a forward slip of a vertebral body with respect to the vertebra below, and is classified by distinct origin
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Current Best Practices for Assessing and Managing Lumbar Spine Stenosis
A new study in Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation concluded: “For patients with neurogenic claudication due to lumbar spine stenosis (LSS), a comprehensive conservative program demonstrated superior, large and sustained improvements in walking ability and can be a safe non-surgical treatment option.”(53)
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