Diaphragmatic paralysis following chiropractic manipulation of the cervical spine.
We present a case of phrenic nerve damage resulting in unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis following chiropractic manipulation of the neck. Related vascular and neurologic complications of spinal manipulation are reviewed.
D002684:Chiropractic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009333:Neck; D010791:Phrenic Nerve / Q000293:injuries; D012133:Respiratory Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*