Celebrating the Gift of Chiropractic: October is National Chiropractic Health Month Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO October is a time to celebrate the power of healing hands, the privilege of serving others, and the enduring contribution of chiropractic care to human health. As chiropractors, […]
Is an Immediate Thromboembolic Event Following Chiropractic Manipulation Causally Related or an Independent Spontaneous Occurrence? Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Introduction The occurrence of a cerebrovascular event immediately following chiropractic cervical manipulation has long been a subject of debate. The central question is whether […]
Critically Appraising Informed Consent and Stroke Risk: Assessing the Narrative Review by Brown & Lehman Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Introduction Informed consent represents a cornerstone of ethical healthcare practice, ensuring patient autonomy while striking a balance between professional responsibility and patient autonomy. For […]
The Importance of Conflict of Interest Disclosure in Chiropractic Education, Research, and Testimony Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Introduction Chiropractic education and research form the backbone of evidence-informed practice, shaping how students are trained, how clinicians approach patient care, and how the broader healthcare […]
Recognition of Vertebral Artery Dissection in a High-Risk Postpartum Patient by a Chiropractic Physician Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Introduction Vertebral artery dissection (VAD) is an uncommon yet potentially catastrophic vascular event that often eludes timely recognition. Its presentation may mimic benign conditions, and […]
Protecting Chiropractic and Patients: Validation Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO In a recent PostGradDC Clinical Pearl post, I authored Protecting Chiropractic from Bad Science and Bias, offering a brief critique of the recent paper by Romozzi et al. [1] Although my post was informal […]
Why Cone Beam Computed Tomography is Within the Scope of Chiropractic Practice Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO – Chiropractic Orthopedist The following excerpt is from the White Paper I submitted to the North Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NCBCE), advocating for the inclusion of […]
Upholding the Standard of Care: The Chiropractor’s Appropriate Emergency Referral in the Tragic Case of Jonathan Buckelew Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO The tragic outcome of Jonathan Buckelew’s vertebral artery dissection and subsequent locked-in syndrome is a sobering reminder of the vital importance of […]
Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation and Ligament Safety: Evaluating Force Thresholds and Clinical Risk Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Chiropractic spinal manipulation (CSM) has long been used for the treatment of musculoskeletal complaints, particularly those affecting the spine. Despite its demonstrated clinical utility and popularity among […]
Misrepresentation of Chiropractic and the Unfounded Link to Cervical Artery Dissection Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO There Is No Proven Causal Relationship Between Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation and Cervical Artery Dissection (CAD) Yet another recent article presents a compelling narrative. It is essential to distinguish […]
