* Unless stated otherwise. nipulation. Unfortunately, earlier surveys of neurologists did not
review patient charts to determine the type of manipulation that was administered or even …

Background context: The growing recognition of cervical manipulation as a treatment of neck
pain and cervicogenic headaches has lead to increased interest in potential complications …

The understanding of the relationship between cervical manipulative therapy (CMT) and
vertebral artery dissection and stroke (VADS) has evolved considerably over the years. In …

The etiology of cervical artery dissection (CAD) is unclear, although a number of risk factors
have been reported to be associated with the condition. On rare occasions, patients …

Objective: To summarise recent evidence from case reports (published January 1995–
September 2001) of adverse events after cervical spine manipulation. Data sources: Five …

Much has been written about the occurrence of cerebral vascular accidents (CVA's)
associated with manipulation performed by chiropractors, physiotherapists, physicians and …

BACKGROUND: Circumstances surrounding cerebrovascular accidents after cervical
manipulation need further clarification. In particular, more information is needed on the …

Study Design. A retrospective review of 64 medicolegal records describing cerebrovascular
ischemia after cervical spine manipulation was conducted. Objectives. To describe 64 cases …

OBJECTIVE: To provide a literature review of the etiologic breakdown of cervical artery
dissections. METHODS: A literature search of the MEDLINE database was conducted for …

Four cases of brainstem stroke syndromes followed mechanical cervical manipulation;
vascular injury was confirmed angiographically. A comprehensive review of the literature on …