Cervical Arterial Dissections and Association With Cervical Manipulative Therapy
Published: August 07, 2014
- The aim of this paper is to elucidate any association between cervical manipulative therapy and dissection leading to ischemic stroke.
- Cervical manipulative therapy is a broad term that encompasses manipulation of the cervical spine by any healthcare professional, including cervical adjustments by chiropractors.
- This paper discusses the management and prognosis of cervical dissection.
Supporting Materials
- Commentary: Dissecting Out the Science behind the Diagnosis and Management of Torn Neck Arteries and the Role of Cervical Manipulative Therapy by Steven R. Levine, MD, FAHA, FAAN, FANA
- Top Things to Know: Cervical Arterial Dissections and Association With Cervical Manipulative Therapy
- Slide Set: Cervical Arterial Dissections and Association With Cervical Manipulative Therapy (PPT)