Resolution of cervical radiculopathy in a woman after chiropractic manipulation

被引:10
作者
Whalen, Wayne M. [1 ]
机构
[1] Chiropractic, Santee, CA 92071 USA
关键词
Radiculopathy; Manipulation; Chiropractic; Cervical spine; Intervertebral disk displacement; Neck pain;
D O I
10.1016/j.jcme.2007.10.002
中图分类号
R49 [康复医学];
学科分类号
100215 [康复医学与理疗学];
摘要
Objective: To describe a case regarding a woman with 2-level cervical disk herniation with radicular symptoms conservatively treated with chiropractic care including high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) manipulation with complete resolution of her symptoms. Clinical Features: A40-year-old woman developed right finger paresthesia and neck pain. Results of electrodiagnostics were normal, but clinical examination revealed subtle findings of cervical radiculopathy. A subsequent magnetic resonance imaging revealed a large right posterolateral disk protrusion and spur impinging on the right hemicord with moderate to severe central canal and right neuroforaminal stenosis at C5-6 and C6-7. She was treated with HVLA manipulation to the cervical spine, as well as soft tissue techniques, traction, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and exercise. Intervention and Outcome: Her clinical findings and symptoms resolved within 90 days of initiating care and did not return in 1 year. There were no untoward effects, including transient ones. Conclusion: This case describes the clinical presentation and course of a patient with multilevel large herniated disks and associated radiculopathy who was treated with HVLA manipulation and other conservative approaches and appeared to have good outcomes. (C) 2008 National University of Health Sciences.
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