Letter to the Editor

Cervical Spine Manipulation: An Alternative Medical Procedure with Potentially Fatal Complications

Authors: Denis Cerimagic, MD, Josip Glavic, MD

Abstract

To the Editor:


We read with great interest the article by Leon-Sanchez et al,1 in which they reported a case of fatal posterior circulation cerebrovascular accident after cervical spine manipulation therapy.

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References

1. Leon-Sanchez A, Cuetter A, Ferrer G. Cervical spine manipulation: an alternative medical procedure with potentially fatal complications. South Med J 2007;100:201–203.
 
2. Pratt-Thomas HR, Berger KE. Cerebellar and spinal injuries after chiropractic manipulation. JAMA 1947;133:600–603.
 
3. Cerimagic D, Glavic J, Lovrencic-Huzjan A, et al. Occlusion of vertebral artery, cerebellar infarction and obstructive hydrocephalus following cervical spine manipulation. Eur Neurol 2007;58:248–250.