Chiropractic X-rays in Raleigh NC

Chiropractors take digital x-rays to rule out things like cancer, arthritis, fracture, infection, or scoliosis and to determine the type and frequency of treatment to go with. It is also important to rule out a congenital anomaly of the spine before proceeding with some chiropractic treatments.

Chiropractor Who Offers X-Ray Services

After certain traumas such as a car accident, whiplash, fall, or sports injury ruling out serious injury through chiropractic x-rays is important. Additionally, you may need to utilize x-ray services for the examination of possible osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease.

Common Condition Examined Through X-Ray at Our Clinic

Osteoarthritis (OA), or degenerative joint disease (DJD), which is the most common of the arthritics.

Pathology

It is believed to be caused by trauma, either overt or as an accumulation of micro-trauma over years, although there is also a hereditary form called primary osteoarthritis that occurs primarily in middle-aged women.

Age groups and gender:

females > 45
males > 60
Caucasian and Asian races

Bone:

4 most common areas of osteoporosis

Hip
Ribs
Vertebra
Radius

Trauma:

Compression Fx
Bursting Fx
Scheuermann’s
Schmoral’s Node or Biconcave Codfish vertebra
Chance Fx
Complete compression Fx
Osteoblastic lesion(s)
Erosion
Limbus, chip or avulsion, teardrop Fx
Arch Fx

Possible Congenital Problems That May Cause Spinal Pain:

Dorsal Hemivertebra
Hemivertebra
Butterfly vertebra
Scramble Spine
Persistent Notochord
Cupid’s Bow
Persistent vascular groove
Pancake Vertebra
Bone Island
Multiple Bone Islands
Posterior Scalloping
Anterior Scalloping
Un-united Secondary Center
Spina BifidaDorsal Hemivertebra

We're trained in x-ray studies and offer x-ray services in our Raleigh office. Discuss the benefits and necessity of x-rays before proceeding with treatment. Carolina ChiroCare has chiropractic x-ray specialists to get you started. Set up an appointment today to understand your spine and health.