What Is Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome?

Sinding-Larsen-Johansson, or SLJ, syndrome is a debilitating knee condition that most commonly affects teens during periods of rapid growth. The… Read More

October 25, 2018

Spinal Infection Diagnostic Imaging Approach | El Paso, TX.

Pyogenic Spinal Infection aka Spondylodiscitis and vertebral osteomyelitis overall are relatively infrequent and may present with bimodal distribution: children and… Read More

October 25, 2018

What is Patellar Tendinitis?

Patellar tendinitis is a common health issue characterized by the inflammation of the tendon which joins the kneecap, or patella,… Read More

October 24, 2018

A Tension Headache or A Migraine? How to Tell the Difference

Headaches are a real pain (insert eye-roll here). Many individuals suffer from them, and there are a variety of causes, symptoms,… Read More

October 24, 2018

Diagnosis of Hip Complaints: Arthritis & Neoplasms Part II | El Paso, TX.

Ischemic Osteonecrosis Ischemic Osteonecrosis (More accurate term) aka avascular necrosis AVN: this term describes subarticular (subchondral) bone deathIntramedullary bone infarct:… Read More

October 23, 2018

Bisphosphonates: Mechanism of Action and Role in Clinical Practice

Bisphosphonates are a type of drug/medication which blocks the loss of bone density to treat osteoporosis-related ailments. They are most… Read More

October 23, 2018

What is Metastatic Bone Disease?

Cancer which develops in specific organs of the human body, including the lungs, breast, or prostate, among others, can sometimes… Read More

October 23, 2018

4 Ways Chiropractic Care Safeguards the Whole Family | El Paso, TX.

When we think of chiropractic care, our minds automatically jump to treatment for work injuries, or issues stemming from aging. While… Read More

October 22, 2018

Femoroacetabular Impingement

Femoroacetabular impingement, or FAI, is a medical state where additional bone develops in a single or multiple of the bones… Read More

October 19, 2018

Bisphosphonate-Related Proximal Femoral Fractures

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

October 18, 2018

Why Low Back Pain Sufferers Prefer Chiropractic Care | El Paso, TX.

Throbbing, dull and achy, sharp and excruciating. All of these words can be used to describe lower back pain.  Unfortunately,… Read More

October 18, 2018

Acute Pelvis & Hip Trauma Imaging Diagnosis Part II | El Paso, TX.

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

October 17, 2018

Impacted Femoral Neck Fractures

Hip fractures are characterized as any type of break in the upper region of the femur or thigh bone. The… Read More

October 17, 2018

Recommended Chiropractor El Paso, TX

Grateful for the treatment they have received for their injuries and conditions, many patients highly recommend Dr. Alex Jimenez, doctor… Read More

October 17, 2018

How Building Core Strength Can Reduce Back Pain | El Paso, TX.

Core Training Back pain can be debilitating, causing immobility, inflexibility, and have a significant impact on a person’s quality of… Read More

October 16, 2018