Research

Hong Kong Chiropractic Research

NECK PAIN

Chu EC. Adjacent segment_pathology_of_the_cervical_spine: A case report. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. 2022 February; 11(2):787-789. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1380_21.

Preventing the progression of text neck in a young man: A case report. Chu EC. Radiol Case Rep. 2022 Mar;17(3):978-982. doi: 10.1016/j.radcr.2021.12.053. eCollection 2022 Mar. PubMed PMID: 35106108; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC8784282.

Remission of Headache and Neck Pain Following Chiropractic Manipulative Treatment in a Patient with Neurofibromatosis.Chu EC. Chiropractic Journal of Australia. 2022 February; 49(1):8-18. doi: https://www.cjaonline.com.au/index.php/cja/issue/view/17.

Vascular Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Case Report.Chu EC, Leung K, Ng LL, Lam A. J Contemp Chiropr. 2021 December; 4(1):142–145. doi: https://journal.parker.edu/index.php/jcc/article/view/176.

Alleviating cervical radiculopathy by manipulative correction of reversed cervical lordosis: 4 years follow-up. Chu ECP. J Family Med Prim Care. 2021 Nov;10(11):4303-4306. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_648_21. Epub 2021 Nov 29. PubMed PMID: 35136807; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC8797131.

Cervicogenic dysphagia associated with cervical spondylosis: A case report and brief review. Chu ECP, Lee LYK. J Family Med Prim Care. 2021 Sep;10(9):3490-3493. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_359_21. Epub 2021 Sep 30. PubMed PMID: 34760778; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC8565143.

Craniocervical instability associated with rheumatoid arthritis: a case report and brief review. Chu EC, Wong AY, Lee LY. AME Case Rep. 2021;5:12. doi: 10.21037/acr-20-131. eCollection 2021. PubMed PMID: 33912801; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC8060151.

Isolated Neck Extensor Myopathy Associated With Cervical Spondylosis: A Case Report and Brief Review. Chu EC, Wong AY, Lin AF. Clin Med Insights Arthritis Musculoskelet Disord. 2020;13:1179544120977844. doi: 10.1177/1179544120977844. eCollection 2020. PubMed PMID: 33312008; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7716066.

Atlantoaxial Rotatory Subluxation in a 10-Year-Old Boy. Chu ECP, Chakkaravarthy DM, Lo FS, Bhaumik A. Clin Med Insights Arthritis Musculoskelet Disord. 2020;13:1179544120939069. doi: 10.1177/1179544120939069. eCollection 2020. PubMed PMID: 32655279; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7331757.

Secondary atlantoaxial subluxation in isolated cervical dystonia-a case report. Chu EC, Lo FS, Bhaumik A. AME Case Rep. 2020;4:9. doi: 10.21037/acr.2020.03.03. eCollection 2020. PubMed PMID: 32420532; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7221351.

Unusual Cause of Dysphagia in a Patient With Cervical Spondylosis. Chu ECP, Shum JSF, Lin AFC. Clin Med Insights Case Rep. 2019;12:1179547619882707. doi: 10.1177/1179547619882707. eCollection 2019. PubMed PMID: 31908560; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6937524.

Remission of myasthenia gravis following cervical adjustment. Chu ECP, Bellin D. AME Case Rep. 2019;3:9. doi: 10.21037/acr.2019.04.04. eCollection 2019. PubMed PMID: 31119210; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6509433.

A rare presentation of benign acute childhood myositis. Chu EC, Yip AS. Clin Case Rep. 2019 Mar;7(3):461-464. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.2001. eCollection 2019 Mar. PubMed PMID: 30899472; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6406135.

DIZZINESS

Cervicogenic Dizziness in an 11-Year-Old Girl: A Case Report. Chu EC, Wong AY.Adolesc Health Med Ther. 2021;12:111-116. doi: 10.2147/AHMT.S341069. eCollection 2021. PubMed PMID: 34866956; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC8636150.

Cervicogenic Dizziness Associated With Craniocervical Instability: A Case Report. Chu EC, Zoubi FA, Yang J. J Med Cases. 2021 Nov;12(11):451-454. doi: 10.14740/jmc3792. Epub 2021 Nov 5. PubMed PMID: 34804305; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC8577610.

Plausible impact of forward head posture on upper cervical spine stability. Chu ECP, Lo FS, Bhaumik A. J Family Med Prim Care. 2020 May;9(5):2517-2520. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_95_20. eCollection 2020 May. PubMed PMID: 32754534; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7380784.

Cervicogenic dizziness. Chu ECP, Chin WL, Bhaumik A. Oxf Med Case Reports. 2019 Nov;2019(11):476-478. doi: 10.1093/omcr/omz115. eCollection 2019 Nov. PubMed PMID: 31844531; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6902624.

Spontaneous resolution of myopic retinoschisis. Chu EC, Pong JC. AME Case Rep. 2019;3:3. doi: 10.21037/acr.2019.01.04. eCollection 2019. PubMed PMID: 30976753; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6414358.

Cervical Radiculopathy Alleviating by Manipulative Correction of Cervical Hypolordosis. Chu C. Journal of Medical Cases. 2018 May; 9:139-141. doi: 10.14740/jmc3051w.

HEADACHE

Remission of Headache and Neck Pain Following Chiropractic Manipulative Treatment in a Patient with Neurofibromatosis. Chu EC. Chiropractic Journal of Australia. 2022 February; 49(1):8-18. doi: https://www.cjaonline.com.au/index.php/cja/issue/view/17.

Cervicogenic Headache Alleviating by Spinal Adjustment in Combination with Extension-Compression Traction. Chu EC, Chu V, Lin AF. Arch Clin Med Case Rep 2019; 3 (5): 269-273. 2019; 3(5):269-273. doi: 10.26502/acmcr.96550090.

.Neck-tongue syndrome. Chu ECP, Lin AFC. BMJ Case Rep. 2018 Dec 4;11(1). doi: 10.1136/bcr-2018-227483. PubMed PMID: 30567193; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6301534.

Long-term relief from tension-type headache and major depression following chiropractic treatment. Chu ECP, Ng M. J Family Med Prim Care. 2018 May-Jun;7(3):629-631. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_68_18. PubMed PMID: 30112321; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6069670.

SCOLIOSIS

Improvement of quality of life by conservative management of thoracic scoliosis at 172°: a case report. Chu EC. J Med Life. 2022 Jan;15(1):144-148. doi: 10.25122/jml-2021-0332. PubMed PMID: 35186149; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC8852635.

Changes in radiographic parameters following chiropractic treatment in 10 patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A retrospective chart review. Pu Chu EC, Chakkaravarthy DM, Huang KHK, Ho VWK, Lo FS, Bhaumik A. Clin Pract. 2020 Sep 4;10(3):1258. doi: 10.4081/cp.2020.1258. eCollection 2020 Sep 4. PubMed PMID: 32952984; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7482186.

Lumbosacral transitional vertebra as a potential contributing factor to scoliosis: a report of two cases. Chu EC. Asia Pacific Chiropractic Journal. 2020 July; 1. doi: https://apcj.rocketsparkau.com/chu-hung-and-shum-l5-transitional-case-report/.

Bridging the gap between observation and brace treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Pu Chu EC, Kai Huang KH. J Family Med Prim Care. 2017 Apr-Jun;6(2):447-449. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_52_17. PubMed PMID: 29302566; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5749105.

Chu EC. Improvement of quality of life by conservative management of thoracic scoliosis at 172°: a case report. Journal of Medicine and Life. 2022 January; 15(1):144-148. doi: 10.25122/jml-2021-0332

BACK PAIN

Change in Pelvic Incidence Associated With Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: A Case Report. Chu ECP, Wong AYL. J Med Cases. 2022 Jan;13(1):31-35. doi: 10.14740/jmc3816. Epub 2022 Jan 17. PubMed PMID: 35211233; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC8827249.

Chiropractic care for low back pain, gait and posture in a patient with Parkinson’s disease: a case report and brief review. Chu ECP, Wong AYL, Lee LYK. AME Case Rep. 2021;5:34. doi: 10.21037/acr-21-27. eCollection 2021. PubMed PMID: 34805753; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC8572672.

Post-poliomyelitis syndrome. Chu ECP, Lam KKW. Int Med Case Rep J. 2019;12:261-264. doi: 10.2147/IMCRJ.S219481. eCollection 2019. PubMed PMID: 31496835; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6690913.

Chiropractic pain control in myelofibrosis: A case report. Chu C, Wong RS. New Horizons in Clinical Case Reports. 2017 August; 2:7-9. doi: 10.1016/j.nhccr.2017.08.001.

Chiropractic Care for Postlaminectomy Syndrome. Chu C. International Journal of Medical and Health Science. 2017 July; 6(3):185-187.

Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia Complicated by Psoas Abscess. Chu C. American Journal of Medical Case Reports. 2015 November; 3(11):383-386. doi: 10.12691/ajmcr-3 -11-1.

Insufficiency Fracture of the Tibial Plateau: A Disease of Rare Diagnosis. Chu C, Bellin D. Journal of osteoporosis and physical activity. 2015 May; 3(2). doi: 10.4172/2329-9509.1000138.

DISC HERNIATION

Chronic Orchialgia Stemming From Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Case Report and Brief Review. Chu ECP, Wong AYL. Am J Mens Health. 2021 May-Jun;15(3):15579883211018431. doi: 10.1177/15579883211018431. Review. PubMed PMID: 34027733; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC8141999.

Thoracolumbar disc herniation: a hidden cause of monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis. Chu E. European Journal of Molecular and Clinical Medicine. 2021 April; 8(3):2834-2840.

Taming of the Testicular Pain Complicating Lumbar Disc Herniation With Spinal Manipulation. Chu ECP. Am J Mens Health. 2020 Jul-Aug;14(4):1557988320949358. doi: 10.1177/1557988320949358. PubMed PMID: 32772625; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7418242.

Regression of Lumbar Disc Herniation Following Non-surgical Treatment.
- Chu EC. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine. 2020 July; 7(1):27-79. doi: 10.5334/ejmcm.275.

Pitting oedema in a polio survivor with lumbar radiculopathy complicated disc herniation. Chu ECP, Chan AKC, Lin AFC. J Family Med Prim Care. 2019 May;8(5):1765-1768. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_254_19. PubMed PMID: 31198752; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6559111.

Subsiding of Dependent Oedema Following Chiropractic Adjustment for Discogenic Sciatica.Chu C. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine. 2018 March; 5(1):1-4. doi: 10.5334/ejmcm.250.

NON-MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS

Cervicogenic dysphagia associated with cervical spondylosis: A case report and brief review. Chu ECP, Lee LYK. J Family Med Prim Care. 2021 Sep;10(9):3490-3493. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_359_21. Epub 2021 Sep 30. PubMed PMID: 34760778; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC8565143.

Resolution of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Following Correction for Upper Cross Syndrome-A Case Study and Brief Review. Chu EC, Butler KR. Clin Pract. 2021 May 21;11(2):322-326. doi: 10.3390/clinpract11020045. PubMed PMID: 34063944; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC8161447.

Chronic Orchialgia Stemming From Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Case Report and Brief Review. Chu ECP, Wong AYL. Am J Mens Health. 2021 May-Jun;15(3):15579883211018431. doi: 10.1177/15579883211018431. Review. PubMed PMID: 34027733; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC8141999.

Thoracolumbar disc herniation: a hidden cause of monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis. Chu E. European Journal of Molecular and Clinical Medicine. 2021 April; 8(3):2834-2840.

Taming of the Testicular Pain Complicating Lumbar Disc Herniation With Spinal Manipulation. Chu ECP. Am J Mens Health. 2020 Jul-Aug;14(4):1557988320949358. doi: 10.1177/1557988320949358. PubMed PMID: 32772625; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC7418242.

Unusual Cause of Dysphagia in a Patient With Cervical Spondylosis. Chu ECP, Shum JSF, Lin AFC. Clin Med Insights Case Rep. 2019;12:1179547619882707. doi: 10.1177/1179547619882707. eCollection 2019. PubMed PMID: 31908560; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6937524.

Remission of recalcitrant dermatomyositis following a chiropractic adjustment. Chu ECP, Lo FS, Bhaumik A. J Family Med Prim Care. 2019 Nov;8(11):3742-3744. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_839_19. eCollection 2019 Nov. PubMed PMID: 31803683; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6881932.

Post-poliomyelitis syndrome. Chu ECP, Lam KKW. Int Med Case Rep J. 2019;12:261-264. doi: 10.2147/IMCRJ.S219481. eCollection 2019. PubMed PMID: 31496835; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6690913.

Remission of myasthenia gravis following cervical adjustment. Chu ECP, Bellin D. AME Case Rep. 2019;3:9. doi: 10.21037/acr.2019.04.04. eCollection 2019. PubMed PMID: 31119210; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6509433.

A rare presentation of benign acute childhood myositis. Chu EC, Yip AS. Clin Case Rep. 2019 Mar;7(3):461-464. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.2001. eCollection 2019 Mar. PubMed PMID: 30899472; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6406135.

Spontaneous resolution of myopic retinoschisis. Chu EC, Pong JC. AME Case Rep. 2019;3:3. doi: 10.21037/acr.2019.01.04. eCollection 2019. PubMed PMID: 30976753; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6414358.

Chiropractic pain control in myelofibrosis: A case report. Chu C, Wong RS. New Horizons in Clinical Case Reports. 2017 August; 2:7-9. doi: 10.1016/j.nhccr.2017.08.001.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The scalable approach to the Chiropractic patient journey. Chu EC, Yau K, Ho V, Yun S. Asia Pacific Chiropractic Journal. 2022 February; 2(5):2-8. doi: http://apcj.net/papers-issue-2-5/#ChuPatientJourney.

Smart Rehabilitation Clinic. Chu E. Journal of Contemporary Chiropractic. 2022; 5(1):7-12. doi: https://journal.parker.edu/index.php/jcc/article/view/182.

Hong Kong Chiropractic Survey: Analysis of Data. Leung K, Chu EC. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2021 November; 2(3). doi: https://www.apcj.net/papers-issue-2-3/#LeungChuHongKong.

Chiropractic and Future of Healthcare in Asia. Chu EC. J Contemp Chiropr. 2021 November; 4(1):138-141. doi: https://journal.parker.edu/index.php/jcc/article/view/174.

Hong Kong poised for rapid healthcare change. Chu EC. Asia-Pac Chiropr J. 2021 September; 2(2). doi: https:// http://www.apcj.net/papers-issue-2-2/#ChuHongKong.

Exploring scraping therapy: Contemporary views on an ancient healing – A review. Chu ECP, Wong AYL, Sim P, Krüger F. J Family Med Prim Care. 2021 Aug;10(8):2757-2762. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_360_21. Epub 2021 Aug 27. Review. PubMed PMID: 34660401; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC8483130.