Cervical Artery DysfunctionCervical Artery Dysfunctionand Manipulation: A Causeand Manipulation: A Cause--andand--Effect Relationship?Effect Relationship?
Orthopaedic Speaker SeriesRoyal Jubilee HospitalVictoria, BCApril 14
th
, 2009Dr. Peter Huijbregts, PT, DPT
ObjectivesObjectives
Discuss epidemiology of cervical (vertebrobasilarand internal carotid) artery dysfunction
Discuss anatomy and physiology relevant tocervical arterial dysfunction
Discuss research linking cervical manipulation toartery dysfunction
Discuss relevant clinical (differential) diagnosisDiscuss risk management and emergencyprocedures with regard to cervical arterydysfunction
Note: absence of risk-benefit discussion
Timely?Timely?
Mrs. Sandy Nette, Edmonton, AB
Bilateral vertebral artery dissection
Chiropractic neck manipulation
$ 500-million class-action lawsuit againstchiropractor, his clinic, Alberta College andAssociation of Chiropractors, and AB Ministry of Health and Wellness
Benedetti P, McPhail W. Twist and Shout.
Globe and Mail
, June 14, 2008
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Presentation discussing research and pathophysiology behind the proposed association between cervical thrust manipulation as performed by physical therapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, and medical physicians and cervical artery dissection and subsequent stroke
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