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.
News in Brief
Dr. Jack Bourla is Sherman College's sixth president, assuming the helm effective Dec. 1, 2022. He replaces Dr. Edwin Cordero, who announced his impending departure earlier this year after 10 years as president. Dr. Bourla is a 1997 Palmer College of Chiropractic – West graduate; 11-year member of Sherman College's Regent Program; former dean of clinics at the Life Chiropractic College West Health Center; and active member of the International Federation of Chiropractors and Organizations (IFCO), with service as a board member, three-time president and two-term board chair.
"Dr. Bourla is the right person for this next chapter in the history of Sherman College," said Dr. Shawn Dill, chair of Sherman's Board of Trustees, in a press release announcing Dr. Bourla's appointment. "He has tirelessly represented the philosophy of chiropractic and has been aligned with the vision of the college since becoming a chiropractor. His blend of experience in chiropractic education, as well as his success in private practice, make him the right choice for Sherman College at this time."
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