Abdominal aortic aneurysms: case report
A 71-year-old male presented to a chiropractic clinic with subacute low back pain. While the pain appeared to be mechanical in nature, radiographic evaluation revealed an abdominal aortic aneurysm, which…
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Chiropractic management of a U.S. Veteran with myofascial pain and concurrent distal bimelic amyotrophy (Hirayama disease): a case report
Background Distal bimelic amyotrophy (DBMA) also known as Hirayama disease, is a rare, self-limiting motor neuron disease manifesting as atrophy of C7-T1 innervated muscles. We present a case report describing…
Chiropractors and collaborative care: An overview illustrated with a case report
Although not typical, there appears to be a growing trend of chiropractors working within collaborative care settings. We use a case report to highlight features of patient care and education…
Spinal metastases mimicking low back pain of mechanical origin: a case report
Spinal malignancies are an essential consideration when a patient presents to a chiropractic office with back pain. This single case report exemplifies the importance of patient presentation and physical examination…
A brief overview of the development process for written, self-report, health-related surveys
Objective and Rationale: The objective of this paper is to present a comprehensive, yet brief, flowchart type of overview of the salient literature describing the key chronological steps involved in…
B-Cell lymphoma presenting as mechanical low-back pain with leg pain: the importance of the physical and ultrasound examination of the buttock in patients with low-back and leg pain: a case report
Malignancies are an important, although rare, cause of back pain which must be a consideration in patients with certain historical factors, or in patients who do not respond to treatment.…
Self-reported attitudes, skills and use of evidence-based practice among Canadian doctors of chiropractic: a national survey
Objectives: To identify Canadian chiropractors’ attitudes, skills and use of evidence based practice (EBP), as well as their level of awareness of previously published chiropractic clinical practice guidelines (CPGs). Methods:…
Missed appendicitis diagnosis: A case report
Objective: The purpose of this case report is to highlight and emphasize the need for an appropriate and thorough list of differential diagnoses when managing patients, as it is insufficient…
Manual therapy and ear pain: a report of four cases
Purpose: To report and discuss four cases of ear pain which were treated successfully with manual therapy. Methods: Report of four cases. Results: Four patients with ear pain were referred…