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Neck manipulation is associated with spinal cord injury. However, occurrence of such cases is infrequent. This article presents a 33-year-old gentleman who sustained acute tetraplegia after neck manipulation. The aim… Click to show full abstract
Neck manipulation is associated with spinal cord injury. However, occurrence of such cases is infrequent. This article presents a 33-year-old gentleman who sustained acute tetraplegia after neck manipulation. The aim of this case report is to create awareness that vigorous neck manipulation could cause injury to the spinal cord.
Keywords:
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Journal Title: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Year Published: 2017
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Journal Title: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Year Published: 2017
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