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The One “Drug” You Need to Prescribe to Every Patient (Part 1)

The One “Drug” You Need to Prescribe to Every Patient (Part 1)

Posted by | Apr 25, 2018 | , , | 0 |

The chiropractic profession by choice has excluded aggressive interventions, such as prescription medication and surgery, from its treatment methodology. The Illinois Medical Practice Act specifically prohibits the use of prescription medication and surgery for chiropractic physicians. Of course, even though both prescription medications and conservative interventions can be used in diagnosis, treatment, prevention of disease that can affect the structure or function of the body, there is a big difference between the two.

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Biceps Tendinopathy

Biceps Tendinopathy

Posted by | Mar 7, 2018 | , , | 0 |

Biceps tendinopathy describes a painful inflammation or degeneration of the tendon of the long head of the biceps. (1,2) The term “tendinopathy” may suggest either an inflammatory or degenerative origin. (3) In the case of a recent acute insult, inflammation (tendinitis) may be a valid explanation. However, current evidence suggests that many cases of tendinopathy occur without inflammation and are the result of chronic overload, which leads to microscopic tearing, failed healing and subsequent degenerative changes within the tendon. (3) Injuries that have been present over three months consistently demonstrate fibrosis and degeneration with very little inflammation. (3)

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Signs and Symptoms of Chondrosarcoma

Signs and Symptoms of Chondrosarcoma

Posted by | Jan 3, 2018 | , , | 0 |

When I taught radiology, I would often ask the following question of my students; What two things do sharks and chondrosarcoma have in common? Although it would seem incongruous to throw in a subject like sharks with a lecture about primary bone tumors, the answer is quite interesting. Both sharks and chondrosarcomas are composed of cartilage (the shark and ray family of fishes have a cartilaginous skeleton, not a bony one).

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High Ankle Sprain

High Ankle Sprain

Posted by | Nov 29, 2017 | , , | 0 |

Fall and winter collision sports like football, hockey, and even soccer, pose unique threats to the bodies of its participants. The foot and ankle are common sites of injury. This article will focus on the current evidence-based assessment and management of one of the more troublesome ankle injuries.

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Lumbar Disc Lesions

Lumbar Disc Lesions

Posted by | Sep 13, 2017 | , , | 0 |

This month we will review the existing best practice literature regarding the etiology and management of lumbar disc lesions. Check out this related video to see what a real disc nucleus actually looks like. Then register for the Orthopedic Diplomate Class 1: Best Practice Management of LBP at the ICS fall convention [link needed for completion] to learn more about the most common conditions that cause LBP, the functional problems that perpetuate those conditions, and how to dramatically improve your clinical outcomes by using a highly-effective “classification” system.

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Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis

Posted by | Jul 19, 2017 | , , | 0 |

The plantar fascia is a dense, fibrous band serving as a biomechanical stabilizer, as well as a protector to the vulnerable neurovascular structures on the plantar aspect of the foot. The diagnosis “plantar fasciitis” encompasses disorders ranging from acute inflammation to chronic fibrotic degeneration, usually involving the calcaneal attachment. (1,2) Plantar fasciitis most commonly affects the medial portion of the band. (2)

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Lateral Epicondylopathy

Lateral Epicondylopathy

Posted by | May 16, 2017 | , , | 0 |

“Lateral epicondylopathy,” formerly “lateral epicondylitis, is a painful irritation of the common origin of the wrist extensor muscles. Lateral epicondylopathy (LE) is the most common cause of elbow pain. (1) The condition is related to repetitive wrist extension and is commonly referred to as “tennis elbow,” although the majority of those affected do not play tennis. (2)

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