- Bone and Joint Diseases
- Heterotopic Ossification and Related Conditions
- Bone health and treatments
- Medical Imaging and Pathology Studies
- Alkaline Phosphatase Research Studies
Medical College of Wisconsin
2021-2022
History A 37-year-old man from the United States presented with a 1-year history of neck pain and stiffness that had been unsuccessfully treated manipulative therapy by chiropractor at another institution. Past medical was remarkable only for marijuana air duster abuse. He denied use any prescription medications. Physical examination notable markedly reduced range motion cervical spine. Laboratory work-up revealed an elevated alkaline phosphatase level (302 U/L [5.0 μkat/L]; normal range,...
History A 37-year-old man from the United States presented with a 1-year history of neck pain and stiffness that had been unsuccessfully treated manipulative therapy by chiropractor at another institution. Past medical was remarkable only for marijuana air duster abuse. He denied use any prescription medications. Physical examination notable markedly reduced range motion cervical spine. Laboratory work-up revealed an elevated alkaline phosphatase level (302 U/L [5.0 μkat/L]; normal range,...