New Year’s Resolutions made by well-meaning but, unfortunately, less than 10 percent of people who make resolutions feel that they successfully achieve them and only 45 percent last past six… Read More
Spinal ArthritisOssification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament (OPLL). Less frequent than DISH.Greater clinical importance d/t spinal canal stenosis and cervical myelopathyAsian patients are at higher riskBoth OPLL & DISH may co-exist… Read More
Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is a chronic health issue which affects approximately 1 percent of the population in the United States. RA is an autoimmune disorder that causes the inflammation… Read More
Degenerative Arthritis Spinal Arthritis:Spondylosis aka Degenerative disease of the spine represents an evolution of changes affecting most mobile spinal segments beginning with:Intervertebral disc (IVD) dehydration (desiccation) and degeneration aka Degenerative… Read More
A teardrop fracture is caused when the anteroinferior aspect of a cervical vertebral body is damaged due to flexion of the spine together with vertical compression. The fracture throughout the… Read More
A vertebral fracture is a health issue which can cause bone fragments to damage nerve roots and the spinal chord. Broken bones can occur as a result of sports accidents,… Read More
Chiropractic care is a respected, effective treatment for a variety of conditions as well as for promoting overall wellness. Every day patients seek it out to manage their pain, find… Read More
Fitness is loved by April Hermosillo. She enjoys exercising and eating nutritious foods. Since age 14 as an athlete, her neck and lower back pain induced her to undergo foot… Read More
Imaging diagnostics are an essential element in the evaluation of spine trauma. Over the last few decades, the rapid evolution of imaging technology has tremendously changed the assessment and treatment… Read More
Hyperextension Injury Hangman's Fx aka traumatic spondylolisthesis of C2 with a fracture of pars interarticularis or pedicles (unstable)MVA is the most common causeMechanism: acute hyperextension of upper C/S similar to… Read More
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