Is neck massage safe? A rare case of tetraplegia and spinal shock after neck manipulation.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Neck manipulation is associated with spinal cord injury. However, occurrence of such cases is infrequent. This article presents a 33-year-old gentleman who sustained acute tetraplegia after neck manipulation. The aim of this case report is to create awareness that vigorous neck manipulation could cause injury to the spinal cord.
Medical subject headings
- Cervical Vertebrae
- Massage
- Neck
- Quadriplegia
- Spinal Cord Injuries
Anatomy
- cervical spine