Partial tetraplegic syndrome as a complication of a mobilizing/manipulating procedure of the cervical spine in a man with Forestier's disease: A case report

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作者：

Hartel M.J. ^{[1
]}

Seidel U. ^{[2
]}

Iselin L. ^{[1
]}

Exadaktylos A.K. ^{[3
]}

Benneker L.M. ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Department of Trauma-Hand-, and Reconstructive Surgery, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg

[2] Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bern University Hospital, Inselspital

[3] Department of Emergency Medicine, Bern University Hospital, Inselspital

来源：

Journal of Medical Case Reports | / 5卷 / 1期

关键词：

Cervical Spine; Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis; Spinal Manipulation; Odontoid Fracture; Enthesopathy;

D O I：

10.1186/1752-1947-5-529

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摘要：

Introduction. Even if performed by qualified physical therapists, spinal manipulation and mobilization can cause adverse events. This holds true particularly for the cervical spine. In light of the substantial risks, the benefits of cervical spine manipulation may be outweighed by the possibility of further injury. Case presentation. We present the case of a 56-year-old Caucasian man with Forestier's disease who went to see a physiotherapist to relieve his aching neck while on a holiday trip. Following the procedure, he was transferred to a local hospital with a partial tetraplegic syndrome due to a cervical 6/7 luxation fracture. Reportedly, the physiotherapist took neither a detailed history, nor adequate diagnostic measures. Conclusions: This case highlights the potentially dangerous complications associated with cervical spine mobilization/manipulation. If guidelines concerning cervical spine mobilization and manipulation practices had been followed, this adverse event could have been avoided. © 2011Hartel et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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