The pediatric spine: anatomical and dynamic considerations preceding manipulation.
Spinal manipulation is effective for the treatment of many conditions, albeit not without possible complications. The incidence of subtle growth plate fractures following high-velocity techniques in children is surely under-appreciated because of the occult nature of these injuries.
O'Neal
Michael L
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Department of Family Medicine, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, Fla., USA.
D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D020393:Manipulation, Spinal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control; D013131:Spine / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000254:growth & development*