Chiropractic Care and Cervical Artery Dissection: NO EVIDENCE OF CAUSATION Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Glass Houses Recently, a neurosurgeon criticized the chiropractic profession in a biased manner that deflects from the substantial morbidity and mortality rates associated with medical care. Neurosurgeons should remember […]
Peripheral Neuropathy Due to Myofascial Therapies are Rare Reviewed by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Iatrogenic Peripheral Neuropathy A patient related the history of an injury sustained due to treatment for lateral epicondylitis. His doctor recommended myofascial instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM). The patient was subjected […]
Disc Herniation, Degeneration, and Spinal Cord Compression in Asymptomatic Populations Reviewed by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Prevalence and Dichotomy? What is the prevalence of disc herniation, spinal degeneration, and spinal cord compression in asymptomatic cohorts? What is the clinical importance of this relationship? Interesting Research […]
Pre-Existing Predispositions to Cervical Artery Dissection Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Clarity There is NO firm scientific basis for direct causality between cervical spinal manipulative therapy and cervical artery dissection (CAD). The literature indicates that pre-existing heritable and acquired connective tissue weakness are primary […]
What is Safer? Going to the Gym or Eating a Jelly Donut? Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Evidence-Based Practices I am grateful for opportunities to teach post-graduate coursework throughout the United States. During my lectures, I review evidence-based practices and the importance of clinical intuition […]
Surgical Lumbar Disc Herniation Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO – Diplomate, American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists Nonsurgical or Surgical Care? Chiropractic care offers substantial relief to many patients with spinal disc herniations. There are times that patient suffering, activities of daily living, and quality […]
What is a Chiropractic Subluxation? Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO – Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist An Opportunity With overwhelming evidence that supports the inherent safety and efficacy of chiropractic care, doctors of chiropractic have a responsibility to convey to the world our unique means […]
Annular Tears and HIZ Pain Generation Written by James Demetrious, DC, DABCO | Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist Sources of Spinal Pain? Bogduk et al. reported a diagnostic sign of painful lumbar disc, high-intensity zone (HIZ), on T2-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) images and considered that the […]
Identifying Surgical Hardware Failure Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO – Diplomate, American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists Due Diligence Patients seek chiropractic care, having previously undergone surgical interventions with and without implanted spinal hardware. This cohort of patients can receive substantial relief through chiropractic care […]
Managing Mild Myelopathy and Asymptomatic Cord Compression Editorial Review by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Clinical Need Chiropractic physicians identify patients who present with myelopathic and non-myelopathic spinal cord compression due to spinal stenosis. Careful assessment provides insight into indications and contraindications of chiropractic care, improves […]
