The Importance of X-rays following Auto Accidents in Baltimore We’ve all heard stories of people being involved in roll-over auto accidents and being taken away on stretchers to the hospital. When they get to the ER they are given X-rays and/or CT scans to rule out fractures. You may be surprised to realize that in most cases of rear-end auto accidents or in cases where ambulances do not take automobile occupants to the hospital, most
Cervicogenic Headaches and Neck Pain Patients with headaches also commonly complain of neck pain. This relationship is the rule, not the exception. Therefore, treatment for headaches must include treatment of the neck to achieve optimum results. The term, “cervicogenic headaches” has been an accepted term because of the intimate connection between the neck and head for many years. There are many anatomical reasons why neck problems result in headaches. Some of these include: • The
How Important is a Good History and Physical Examination? If you are reading the title of the blog post you probably already know where I am going with this. A good history and physical examination is the cornerstone to an accurate diagnosis and an appropriate treatment plan. Without a problem-focused examination and history a patient’s complaints will be missed and the healing process will be protracted. Sure, this seems obvious enough. When you get injured
Cervical Radiculopathy following Baltimore Auto Accidents In many of my past blog posts I have touched on topics of injuries associated with Baltimore Auto Accidents. One area that I have not spent much time on is the idea of cervical radiculopathy. In simple terms, radiculopathy is inflammation of a nerve root. Anytime the spine is stressed or compressed, such as in a Baltimore auto accident, there can be irritation to nerve roots. This is the
Viscoelasticity- A Special Property of Human Tissues Human soft tissue, whether it be muscle, skin, ligament, tendon, nerve, intervertebral disc, or bone all contain a special property known as viscoelasticity. This is a property that allows these tissues to deform depending on the type and direction of force applied. It allows for these structures to start in one place/shape, change as a result of forces applied, and then to “bounce back” to their original size