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Intracranial hypotension syndrome following chiropractic manipulation of the cervical spine
The Journal of Headache and Pain volume 7, pages 211–213 (2006)
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Cervical spine manipulation has been associated with several disorders such as cervical arteries dissection, but rarely has a relationship with intracranial hypotension been reported. We describe a patient showing intracranial hypotension syndrome following chiropractic cervical spine treatment. Magnetic resonance showed the presence of dural leakage at cervical level, suggesting the pathogenesis of the syndrome. We state that cervical spine manipulation should be considered a treatment with risk of neurological complications, including the occurrence of intracranial hypotension.
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Morelli, N., Gallerini, S., Gori, S. et al. Intracranial hypotension syndrome following chiropractic manipulation of the cervical spine. J Headache Pain 7, 211–213 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10194-006-0308-0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10194-006-0308-0