Chiropractic Care of Acute Low Back Pain and Incidental Spina Bifida Occulta: A Case Report

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作者
Cofano, Gregory P. [1 ]
Anderson, Benjamin C. [2 ]
Stumpff, Eric R. [3 ]
机构
[1] Palmer Coll Chiropract Clin, 4705 S Clyde Morris Blvd, Port Orange, FL 32129 USA
[2] Chiropract, Oviedo, FL 32965 USA
[3] Chiropract, Milwaukee, WI 53202 USA
关键词
Low back pain; Spina bifida occulta; Chiropractic; Manipulation; Spinal;
D O I
10.1016/j.jcm.2014.08.003
中图分类号
R49 [康复医学];
学科分类号
100215 ;
摘要
Objective: The purpose of this case report is to describe chiropractic care of an adolescent with acute low back pain and incidental finding of spina bifida occulta managed with highvelocity low-amplitude manipulation. Clinical Features: A 10-year-old boy was referred for chiropractic care by his pediatrician for the management of low back pain after a fall 3 days prior. Examination and medical records revealed the patient also had spina bifida occulta at the level of L5. Intervention and Outcome: High-velocity low-amplitude treatment for lower back pain showed resolution of patient's pain after 6 visits. No adverse effects were reported. Conclusion: An adolescent patient with lower back pain and incidental finding of spina bifida occulta improved with a course of care that included with high-velocity low-amplitude manipulation therapy. (C) 2014 National University of Health Sciences.
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