Ischemic Osteonecrosis Ischemic Osteonecrosis (More accurate term) aka avascular necrosis AVN: this term describes subarticular (subchondral) bone deathIntramedullary bone infarct:… Read More
Bisphosphonates are a type of drug/medication which blocks the loss of bone density to treat osteoporosis-related ailments. They are most… Read More
Cancer which develops in specific organs of the human body, including the lungs, breast, or prostate, among others, can sometimes… Read More
When we think of chiropractic care, our minds automatically jump to treatment for work injuries, or issues stemming from aging. While… Read More
Femoroacetabular impingement, or FAI, is a medical state where additional bone develops in a single or multiple of the bones… Read More
Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) Macroscopic & Microscopic Appearance of Normal vs. Damaged Articular Hyaline Cartilage by DJD Hip Osteoarthritis (OA)… Read More
With the increase of osteoporosis in older adults, the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal hip fractures, such as bisphosphonate-related proximal femoral fractures, has… Read More
Throbbing, dull and achy, sharp and excruciating. All of these words can be used to describe lower back pain. Unfortunately,… Read More
Hip Fractures Garden Classification (above) helps with Dx and correct management of patientsM/C Fx are subcapital (80%)Fxs differentiated as intra-capsular… Read More
Hip fractures are characterized as any type of break in the upper region of the femur or thigh bone. The… Read More
Grateful for the treatment they have received for their injuries and conditions, many patients highly recommend Dr. Alex Jimenez, doctor… Read More
Core Training Back pain can be debilitating, causing immobility, inflexibility, and have a significant impact on a person’s quality of… Read More
The hip is a ball-and-socket joint composed of the head of the thigh bone, or femur, which acts as the ball… Read More
Pelvic Fractures Can Be Stable & Unstable Unstable Fx: a result of high energy trauma with >50% d/t MVA20% closed… Read More
Pain along the pelvis and groin area is referred to as osteitis pubis. Osteitis pubis develops via the inflammation of… Read More
If you’ve ever had a rib slip out of place, you know well the extreme pain it can cause. Every… Read More
Ankylosing Spondylitis is a type of arthritis that typically begins during adolescence or in a person’s early twenties and occurs… Read More
Sciatica is a collection of symptoms in the low back, which radiate down one or both legs. Sciatica is generally… Read More
The hips are some of the most flexible structures in the human body, providing the necessary amount of strength and… Read More