Objectives This case report discusses the diagnostic challenges associated with the early identification of cauda equina syndrome in a 25-year-old patient without lumbar spinal pain. It introduces a new classification…
Background: Facet cysts are implicated in neural compression in the lumbar spine. Surgery is the definitive treatment for symptomatic facet cysts since the failure rate for conservative treatment is quite…
Multiple Myeloma (MM) is the most common primary cancer of bone in adults. The clinical presentation of MM is varied and depends on the sites and extent of involvement. Most…
Objective To report on a case of a pathological burst fracture in the cervical spine where typical core red flag tests failed to identify a significant lesion, and to remind…
Patient-provider communication can lead to unhelpful ideas and beliefs about a patient’s condition, negatively impacting their clinical outcome. A 34-year-old male Veteran presented for an evaluation of high impact chronic…
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…
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…
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 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…