Acute thoracic epidural hematoma following spinal manipulative therapy: Case report and review of the literature

作者:Lee Tsung Han; Chen Chih Feng; Lee Tao Chen; Lee Hsiang Lin; Lu Cheng Hsien*
来源:Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, 2011, 113(7): 575-577.
DOI:10.1016/j.clineuro.2011.02.006

摘要

Spinal epidural hematoma is a rare complication of chiropractic manipulation. This study reports a case of thoracic spinal epidural hematoma following spinal manipulative therapy in the absence of predisposing factors. The effectiveness and safety of chiropractic treatment in chronic spinal pain and a literature review are also presented.