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.
National College of Chiropractic Announces New Chancellor
President James Winterstein, D.C. has appointed Jerome McAndrews, D.C. as National College of Chiropractic's (NCC) new chancellor. He will succeed Jacob Fisher, Ph.D., who will be retiring after 15 years of service to the college on August 31, 1991. Dr. Fisher served as chancellor and chief academic officer since his appointment by Dr. Winterstein to the position in 1986.
Dr. Jerome McAndrews will hold the title of vice president for educational and clinical affairs. He joined NCC after spending eight years as the president of Palmer College of Chiropractic and seven years as a member of the board of directors for the International Chiropractic Society. He was recently elected as member of the board of directors of National Chiropractic Mutual Insurance Company (NCMIC), in addition to which he maintains a private practice with his wife, Bonnie G. McAndrews, D.C. and his son, Patrick W. McAndrews, D.C.
Dr. McAndrews is a member of the Illinois Chiropractic Society and the American Chiropractic Society. He was previously a member of the International Chiropractors Association and the American Society of Association Executives. He is also a member of the Leadership Conference Committee for the Lombard Area Chamber of Commerce.
Dr. McAndrews will assume full responsibility and authority of his new office at a time to be announced by the president. In the interim, he will work closely with Dr. Fisher to execute a smooth transition.