The knee is one of the most complex joints in the human body, consisting of the thigh bone, or femur, the shin bone, or tibia, and the kneecap, or patella, among other soft tissues. Tendons connect the bones to the muscles while ligaments connect the bones of the knee joint. Two wedge-shaped pieces of cartilage, known as the meniscus, provide… Read More
Ankle Fractures 10% of all fractures. 2nd m/c following femoral neck Fx. Demographics: young active males and older osteoporotic femalesStable Fx: overall prognosis is goodUnstable Fx: require ORIF. 15%-20% chances of 2nd OA.Role of imaging is to determine the complexity, stability and care planning (i.e. operative vs. conservative)Weber classification considers tearing of distal tibial-fibular syndesmosis and potential instabilityWeber A -… Read More
Louie Martinez has been a Wrestling coach for 15 years, coaching young athletes ranging from 8 to 15 years old. Louie Martinez shares how he met Dr. Alex Jimenez 10 years ago after he suffered an initial injury. Coach Martinez has suffered a variety of injuries throughout his coaching career, from shoulder injuries to back injuries, and every time, Dr.… Read More
The way a person walks, their gait, can be very telling. It can reveal problems in the feet, ankles, knees, and hips – even in spinal alignment. A problem with gait can indicate pain in a patient as well as serious conditions like diabetes and arthritis. It is a diagnostic tool for many conditions, injuries, and syndromes including autism. When… Read More
Truide Torres started having back pain throughout the progression of her pregnancy. After she started experiencing many limitations with her daily physical activities, Truide Torres visited Dr. Alex Jimenez, chiropractor, to receive chiropractic care for her back pain. Because of her pregnancy, Truide Torres had some doubts and she felt unsure about receiving chiropractic care, however, Dr. Alex Jimenez and… Read More
Sagittal Fluid Sensitivity Sagittal Fluid Sensitive MR slice showing large synovial popliteal (Baker's) cyst (above top image) and large synovial effusion (above bottom image)Note multiple patchy dark signal areas on both images, representing fibrinoid inflammatory depostits aka "rice bodies" a characteristic MRI feature of RA Management Rheumatological Referral & DMARM Conservative management followed by operative care in complicated cases of… Read More
The knee is the largest joint in the human body, where the complex structures of the lower and upper legs come together. Consisting of three bones, the femur, the tibia, and the patella which are surrounded by a variety of soft tissues, including cartilage, tendons and ligaments, the knee functions as a hinge, allowing you to walk, jump, squat or… Read More
Blanca suffered from heel spurs as a result of her occupation as a registered nurse. Her painful symptoms made it challenging for her to accomplish her daily tasks, both in the workplace and in her everyday life. Due to her unbearable heel spurs, Blanca considered finding a new job until she found Dr. Alex Jimenez, doctor of chiropractic. Blanca highly… Read More
Cancer puts a tremendous amount of stress on the body. Cancer treatments add to that stress, affecting the organs as well as the musculoskeletal system. Pain is a common complaint among cancer patients. They experience a variety of aches and pains including headaches, neck pain, muscle tension, and back pain as well as painful peripheral neuropathy. They may also have… Read More
Degenerative Knee Arthritis Knee ArthritisKnee OA (arthrosis) is the m/c symptomatic OA with 240 cases per 100,000, 12.5% of people >45 y.o.Modifiable risk factors: trauma, obesity, lack of fitness, muscle weaknessNon-modifiable: women>men, aging, genetics, race/ethnicityPathology: disease of the articular cartilage. Continuing mechanical stimulation follows by initial increase in water and cartilage thickness. Gradual loss of proteoglycans and ground substance. Fissuring/splitting.… Read More
Knee pain is a common health issue among athletes and the general population alike. Although symptoms of knee pain can be debilitating and frustrating, knee pain is often a very treatable health issue. The knee is a complex structure made up of three bones: the lower section of the thighbone, the upper region of the shinbone, and the kneecap. Powerful… Read More
Knee pain is a common health issue among athletes and the general population alike. Although symptoms of knee pain can be debilitating and frustrating, knee pain is often a very treatable health issue. The knee is a complex structure made up of three bones: the lower section of the thighbone, the upper region of the shinbone, and the kneecap. Powerful… Read More
The tendons are powerful soft tissues which connect the muscles to the bones. One of these tendons, the quadriceps tendon, works together with the muscles found at the front of the thigh in order to straighten the leg. A quadriceps tendon rupture can affect an individual's quality of life. A quadriceps tendon rupture can be a debilitating injury and it… Read More
More than 80% of children will experience at least one ear infection before they turn three-years-old. Ear infection is one of the top reasons that parents seek medical treatment for their children, causing fever, irritability, and ear pain. Also known as otitis media, an ear infection is caused by fluid buildup behind the eardrum that results in inflammation. It is… Read More
Bone Neoplasms Tumor-Like Conditions Bone neoplasms and tumor-like conditions affecting the knee can be benign or malignant. Age at Dx is crucial for DDxIn patients <40: Benign bone neoplasms: Osteochondroma, Enchondroma are relatively frequentFibrous cortical defect (FCD) & Non-ossifying fibroma (NOF) are particularly frequent in childrenGiant cell tumor (GCT) is the m/c benign neoplasm of the knee in patients between… Read More