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Chiropractic Orthopedics is defined as that branch of chiropractic medicine that includes the continued acquisition of knowledge relative to both normal functions and diseases of the human body as they relate to the bones, joints, capsules, discs, muscles, ligaments, tendons, their complete neurological components, referred organ systems and contiguous tissues; AND the development and perfection of skills relative to health maintenance when such exists and when not, the investigation, historical review, physical detection, correlative diagnosis development and complete management of any disorder within the bounds defined herein; AND the delivery of the combined knowledge and skill on a primary basis to patients who both need and desire this service to the eventual outcome of remission, whenever resolution is not readily achievable
Chiropractic Orthopedic Residency program is a three-year, intensive clinical postgraduate program focusing on all conditions affecting the neuromusculoskeletal body systems. This residency is designed to provide specialized education and clinical experience to the resident in the field of orthopedics as it relates to the practice of chiropractic. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and chiropractic management of orthopedic conditions, as seen in a chiropractic practice. Upon completion of the three-year program, the resident will be considered a Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist and will be eligible for application to sit the boards for Diplomate status with the American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists (DABCO).
   

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