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Athletic Pubalgia Mechanism of Injury

Athletic pubalgia is a debilitating health issue which affects the groin. The injury commonly happens through sports that use sudden… Read More

October 10, 2018

Athletic Pubalgia and Adductor Strain

Athletic pubalgia, also known as a hockey hernia, hockey groin, Gilmore's Groin, sports hernia, or groin disruption, is a health issue of… Read More

October 10, 2018

Rectus Femoris Strain Management

The rectus femoris muscle attaches to the pelvis and just below the knee as it is one of four muscles… Read More

October 9, 2018

Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

The hip is commonly described as a "ball-and-socket" type joint. In a healthy hip, the ball at the top end… Read More

October 9, 2018

Evaluation of the Patient with Hip Pain

Hip pain is a well-known health issue which can be caused by a wide array of problems, however, the site… Read More

October 8, 2018

Achondroplasia Clinical Presentation

Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder that leads to dwarfism. In those with the condition, the legs and arms are short,… Read More

October 5, 2018

Classifying Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis occurs when a vertebra of the spine slips forward over the vertebra below it. Spondylolisthesis can be categorized as: congenital… Read More

October 4, 2018

Scoliosis Clinical Presentation

Scoliosis is a medical condition where an individual's spine is diagnosed with an abnormal curve. The natural curvature of the… Read More

October 3, 2018

Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Cervical Spine

Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is a chronic health issue which affects approximately 1 percent of the population in the United… Read More

October 3, 2018

Imaging Diagnostics for Flexion Teardrop Fractures

A teardrop fracture is caused when the anteroinferior aspect of a cervical vertebral body is damaged due to flexion of… Read More

October 2, 2018

Vertebral Fracture Diagnosis Imaging Studies

A vertebral fracture is a common health issue which can often cause bone fragments to damage the spinal chord and… Read More

October 1, 2018

Spine Trauma Imaging Diagnostics Evaluation

Imaging diagnostics are an essential element in the evaluation of spine trauma. Over the last few decades, the rapid evolution… Read More

September 28, 2018

Imaging Diagnostics of Abnormalities of the Spine

Imaging diagnostics of the spine consist from radiographies to computed tomography scanning, or CT scans, in which CT is utilized… Read More

September 27, 2018

Cervical Spine Radiographs in the Trauma Patient

While computed tomography scanning, or CT scans, of the cervical spine are frequently utilized to help diagnose neck injuries, simple… Read More

September 26, 2018

Imaging the Spine in Arthritis: a Pictorial Review

Many types of arthritis can affect the structure and function of the muscles, bones and/or joints, causing symptoms such as,… Read More

September 25, 2018

The Role of Emergency Radiology in Spinal Trauma

Spinal trauma consists of spine fractures, or spinal fractures, and spinal cord injuries. Approximately 12,000 spinal trauma cases are reported… Read More

September 24, 2018

Sciatica Relief with Chiropractic Care

My treatment with Dr. Alex Jimenez has tremendously helped me. It gives me just, a sense of relief knowing that… Read More

September 20, 2018

How Long are Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Expected to Live?

Approximately 30 million adults in the United States have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, or CKD. The conditions categorized… Read More

September 17, 2018

Lumbar Disc Nomenclature: Version 2.0

What is a Herniated Disc? The spine is made up of 24 bones, called vertebrae, which are stacked on top… Read More

September 14, 2018