Vertebral artery dissection after a chiropractor neck manipulation.

This report illustrates the potential hazards associated with neck trauma, including chiropractic manipulation. The vertebral arteries are at risk for aneurysm formation and/or dissection, which can cause acute stroke. PMID: 25552813 [PubMed]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25552813?dopt=Abstract

Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - January 1, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Jones J, Jones C, Nugent K Tags: Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) Source Type: research