Dissection of Vertebral Artery as a Complication of Manipulation Therapy
Authors:
J. Beňačka
Authors‘ workplace:
Interná klinika, Fakultná nemocnica Trnavskej univerzity, Trnava
Published in:
Rehabil. fyz. Lék., 26, 2019, No. 1, pp. 17-22.
Category:
Original Papers
Overview
Manipulation therapy of aching syndromes of vertebral column performed by physicians or other medical personnel, is increasingly sought by patients as an alternative of medicament therapy. Even the manipulation treatment is not without risk. One of the most often reported complications in literature is the development of dissection of vertebral artery, frequently resulting in occlusion. The contribution reviews literature about anatomical conditions and possible mechanisms during therapeutic manipulation of cervical spine resulting in dissection of one of vertebral arteries. Moreover, the author presents the survey of diagnostic possibilities with emphasis to availability and specific features of ultrasound diagnostic od vertebral artery occlusion.
In conclusion the contribution deals with some recommendations paying attention to a decrease of the risk of possible origin of arterial artery damage.
Keywords:
manipulation therapy – dissection of vertebral artery – cervical spine – sonography of cervical vessels
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