The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association
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J Can Chiropr Assoc · Dec 2012
Case ReportsTraumatic hyoid bone fracture - a case report and review of the literature.
To present a case of traumatic hyoid bone fracture and a review of the literature ⋯ Ensuring airway integrity and screening for signs of laryngeal laceration are essential in the management of suspected hyoid bone fractures. Observation for 48-72 hours is highly recommended.
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J Can Chiropr Assoc · Sep 2011
The Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia and neck pain, disability and range of motion: a narrative review of the literature.
The Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK) that was developed in 1990 is a 17 item scale originally developed to measure the fear of movement related to chronic lower back pain. ⋯ The fear avoidance model can be applied to neck pain sufferers and there is value from a psychometric perspective in using the TSK to assess kinesiophobia. Future research should investigate if, and to what extent, other measureable factors commonly associated with neck pain, such as decreased range of motion, correlate with kinesiophobia.
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J Can Chiropr Assoc · Dec 2010
Adductor tendinopathy in a hockey player with persistent groin pain: a case report.
Groin pain may stem from a variety of different causes. Adductor tendinopathy is a common but infrequently recognised cause of chronic groin pain especially in athletes. This case report describes a case of clinically suspected adductor tendinopathy in an amateur athlete confirmed by MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging). ⋯ Therefore, it is important to accurately diagnose the origin of groin pain as the plan of management is dependent of the specificity of the diagnosis. The diagnosis of adductor tendinopathy is made with a history of chronic groin pain along with pain/weakness during isometric adduction of the hip muscles. It is confirmed by MR imaging.
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To present the diagnostic and clinical features of pudendal nerve entrapment and create awareness amongst clinicians of this rare and painful condition. ⋯ Pudendal nerve entrapment is a rare, painful condition and is often misdiagnosed due to the fact that the clinical manifestations can mimic other pathologies. It is important to be aware of the clinical features to obtain appropriate diagnosis and treatment of this condition promptly.