While cervical disc pathology can unquestionably produce radiculopathy, many patients presenting with arm pain, paresthesia or perceived weakness do not exhibit the clinical behavior of true nerve-root compromise. In these cases, failure to differentiate the primary pain generator may lead to unnecessary spinal injections, nerve ablation procedures or surgical consultation despite limited likelihood of benefit.
ICA, ACA Expand Discussion Forums
In an effort to better serve their members and the chiropractic profession at large, the American Chiropractic Association and the International Chiropractors Association have expanded and revised their discussion forums on Chiroweb.com.
Each association has added six new message boards, with subjects ranging from membership information and recent news to more specific topics such as the ICA's policies and positions and the ACA's current lawsuit against the federal government. Users are welcome to leave comments or ask questions on whichever message boards they see fit.
Each association has also revised the web address for their discussion forums to make it easier for users to remember. The address for each association's discussion board is as follows:
- ACA: www.chiroweb.com/aca
ICA: www.chiroweb.com/ica