Comparing X-Ray and CBCT in Upper Cervical Practice with Dr. Randy Culig

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/