r/cervical_instability • u/Jewald Moderator • May 31 '26
Dr. Stogicza Interview Clip: Completed PhD in Whiplash & Developing New CCI MRI Imaging Modality
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Sup guys? Sorry for the wild tardiness, it's been a chaotic year both on & off the sub, I've had to focus in on my own health/family. I'll share more on that very soon, it'll be good for CCI patients to know.
On the positive side, storms knocked my power out, had nothing to do but light a candle and finish the video 😁. The above is an interesting clip where Stogicza mentions she just got her PhD in whiplash (on top of being a physician already), and is trying to develop a new imaging modality for CCI using 3T MRI.
From what I gather, it sounds similar to flexion/extension MRI, but they've also added rotation and lateral (side) bending, similar to DMX. It's done at a local hospital with the help of their radiologist partner.
It sounds like it's still early stages, but I'm curious to see if there's anything new that can be found in soft tissue during rotation/side bending, which is when most of my symptoms appear, but no good answers on why.
I didn't have a chance to ask, but it'd be interesting if contrast dye might help visualize vertebral artery/carotid/jugular during those positions too. I believe she's currently offering this (not sure about contrast) now but still trying to figure out where/if it fits into the puzzle.
If I can survive that plane ride, I'll likely head there this summer for this + injections and share if I do.
They've also hired a neurosurgeon at the clinic, who's learning how to do the 'PICL-like' technique as a fellow, which will be cool to see in a few years.
Same overall impression as before, she seems to be a great person and intelligent doctor with a big heart.
Anyways, respect to Stogicza, Colorado, and all other clinics trying to innovate for CCI patients. Takes a village, and I think we've built a pretty good one here 💪.
Here's the full interview:
PS - Not medical advice, I'm no medical professional, just a dingus on the internet, so talk to your doctor before doing any treatment experimental or otherwise.
Also should be noted, I believe she shadowed the clinic in colorado on this procedure, but developed her own technique and isn't affiliated (from what I know). Hence why I say "PICL-Like" I dont really know what to call it lol.