Cauda equina syndrome in patients undergoing manipulation of the lumbar spine.

摘要: Cauda equina syndrome has been implicated as a potential complication of spinal manipulation. A review the literature from 1911 to 1989 revealed ten reported cases cauda in patients undergoing manipulation without anesthesia. This article presents three new where temporal association was found between onset symptoms and lumbar The type administered relationship treatment is reviewed. In each these both chiropractic practitioner emergency room physician failed comprehend nature problem take appropriate action. As consequence, went untreated for several days. may have led residual symptomatology. It concluded that who present with bowel or bladder disturbances, leg weakness, rectal genital sensory changes after manipulation, be recognized experiencing syndrome.