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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Intrathecal Radiculitis Visualized on MRI Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Conspicuity In their text, “Imaging Painful Spine Disorders,” Mayo Clinic neuroradiologists, Czervionke and Fenton present the MRI findings of a 30-year-old female with imaging evidence of intrathecal radiculitis. [1] The authors indicate that the […]
How Does Chiropractic Work? Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Why, What, and How? Why do we adjust patients? What is the elementary purpose to move bones with High Velocity-Low Amplitude Spinal Manipulation (HV-LA SM) or Low Velocity-Low Amplitude techniques (LV-LA)? I am not asking […]
Are you a Chiropractic Primary Spine Physician? A Self-Test Challenge Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO What is a Primary Spine Physician? Chiropractic Primary Spine Physicians are highly trained neuromusculoskeletal (NMS) specialists with advanced clinical competence. With a dedication to higher learning, such specialists earn […]
Acute Torticollis, Synovitis and HVLA-SM Written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO Anecdotal Relief Without equivocation, I can attest to the substantial relief afforded to patients through chiropractic High Velocity Low Amplitude Spinal Manipulation (HVLA-SM in the care of acute torticollis and synovitis. The ability to […]
Subdural CSF Flow: Implications for Chiropractic Care Review written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO At PostGradDC, we offer advanced post-graduate continuing education through current and critically reviewed research. It is our goal to improve and enhance the standard of healthcare delivery. We seek to alleviate […]
Benefits of Microendoscopic Lumbar Discectomy? Review written by: James Demetrious, DC, DABCO At PostGradDC, we offer advanced post-graduate continuing education through current and critically reviewed research. It is our goal to improve and enhance the standard of healthcare delivery. We seek to alleviate suffering and […]
