J Korean Acad Rehabil Med.  1999 Apr;23(2):439-443.

Cauda Equina Syndrome after Spinal Manipulative Therapy: A case report

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  • 1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Dongguk University College of Medicine.

Abstract

Spinal manipulative therapy is frequently prescribed for back and neck pain. Though most persons practicing manipulation insist that spinal manipulative therapy is a safe treatment, serious complications could occur. It is essential to be aware of these complications in prescribing or practicing prreting manipulative therapy. We report one case of cauda equina syndrome caused by spinal manipulative therapy with review of literatures.

Keyword

Spinal manipulative therapy; Cauda equina syndrome; Complication

MeSH Terms

Cauda Equina*
Humans
Musculoskeletal Manipulations*
Neck Pain
Polyradiculopathy*
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