Objective We present a case of an elite cyclist that hesitated to follow the medical advice from her practitioners, as she was determined to train and compete resulting in delayed diagnosis and management of a rare hip pathology. Case presentation…
Objective To present the diagnostic, clinical, and radiological features of pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS), create awareness of this rare condition, and provide guidance for conservative healthcare practitioners for further referral and appropriate management. Case presentation We present the case of…
Background Vertebral osteomyelitis (OM) is an infectious condition of bone caused by an infecting organism, most commonly Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). Though rare in adolescents, it is important to remember that this population has vascularized intervertebral discs prior to skeletal…
Introduction Distal clavicular osteolysis (DCO) is a musculoskeletal pathology characterized by shoulder pain. Given the high prevalence of shoulder pain due to rotator cuff and subacromial injuries, DCO is often overlooked. Conservative therapy is indicated prior to surgical intervention. However,…
Objective This study describes the radiographic diagnosis and nonoperative chiropractic management for a case of a chronic calcaneonavicular coalition in an adult patient. Background Calcaneonavicular coalition is a congenital/acquired condition of the tarsal bones often diagnosed in individuals 8-12 years…