On this episode, Dr. John Stenberg sits down with Dr. Randy Culig to discuss the difference between x-ray and CBCT in upper cervical practice.

Takeaways

• Understanding the biomechanics of the cervical spine is crucial in upper cervical care.

• Asymmetry is prevalent in the upper cervical spine and plays a significant role in misalignments.

• CBCT provides a clear view of the articulations and allows for a more comprehensive analysis.

• Early adoption of CBCT in Orthospinology requires manual measurement and analysis.

• Integrating different techniques and taking a patient-centric approach is essential in upper cervical care. CBCT imaging provides valuable information for upper cervical chiropractic care

• Understanding the unique anatomy and architecture of each patient is crucial

• Important findings such as elongated styloids and narrow canals can be identified with CBCT

• Precision in adjusting techniques based on these findings can lead to improved outcomes

• Collaboration with other healthcare professionals is beneficial for patients

Check out Dr. Culig's Website here:

https://www.pierceuc.com/

View the speaker line-up and register for the Orthospinology Symposium here:

https://www.orthospinology.org/

View the speaker line-up and register for the Blair Annual Conference here:

https://www.blairtechnique.com/2024blairconference/