Serious complications of lumbar spinal manipulation.
We describe seven cases of serious complications after lumbar spinal manipulation, including massive cauda equina compression and vertebral pedicle fracture, to emphasize that lumbar spinal manipulations are not without potentially serious risk.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001416:Back Pain / Q000628:therapy; D002420:Cauda Equina; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000209:etiology; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae; D008297:Male; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000209:etiology; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D012306:Risk; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000209:etiology