Adolescent lumbar disc herniation: a case report
Lumbar spine disc herniations in children are a relatively rare condition reported to occur in less than 3% of those presenting with low back pain. Unlike the adult, the etiology…
Lumbar spine disc herniations in children are a relatively rare condition reported to occur in less than 3% of those presenting with low back pain. Unlike the adult, the etiology…
The nature of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) crystal deposition disease is reviewed and illustrated with a case report. CPPD is one of several calcium-containing crystals to be found in various…
Background Axillary-subclavian venous thrombosis (ASVT) is a type of upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT). UEDVTs are classified as either primary or secondary depending on their etiology. Although uncommon, clinicians…
Unilateral facet injuries occur in 4-16% of patients with cervical spine injuries, (of which unilateral facet subluxations occur as a subgroup in this population). These injuries arise in motor vehicle…
Patients presenting with shoulder and arm pain can be a diagnostic challenge to the attending chiropractor. Although the majority of conditions presenting to a chiropractor are benign, occasionally a malignant…
Objective: To present the diagnostic, clinical features, and management of Kienbock’s disease and create awareness of the differential diagnosis of this condition in patients presenting with insidious, progressive dorsal wrist…
Although most cases of Achilles tendinitis are caused by some form of biomechanical stress, other factors may play a role in its etiology. Fluoroquinolone use is a well known contributing…
The likelihood of encountering a disabled older patient in clinical practice will dramatically increase over the next few years due to our aging population. Whether the disability is a result…
Disc herniations are less common in the cervical spine than in the lumbar spine. Nevertheless, chiropractors can anticipate seeing a small number of patients with this problem on an annual…