Donald Corenman, MD, DC
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To Pete1220; fractures or subluxations will typically show up on flexion/extension MRIs. With subtle instability and a high suspicion of this disorder (symptoms that match and evidence from X-ray findings), the CT can be helpful

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Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.