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51% of 39 patients had good or excellent results after rotatory manipulation of the spine under anesthesia. Of patients with positive myelograms, 37% (10 of 27) had good to excellent results three years or more after manipulation. All patients received a single procedure dose. [32] Krumhansl and Nowacek
Most contraindications apply to the manipulation of the affected region. [63] While safety has been debated, [3] and serious injuries and deaths can occur and may be under-reported, [4] these are generally rare and spinal manipulation is relatively safe [46] when employed skillfully and appropriately. [5]
Manipulation under anesthesia (MUA)—This is performed by a chiropractor certified in this technique in a hospital-outpatient setting when the patient is unresponsive to traditional adjustments. Techniques
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Spinal manipulation, which chiropractors call "spinal adjustment" or "chiropractic adjustment", is the most common treatment used in chiropractic care. [83] Spinal manipulation is a passive manual maneuver during which a three-joint complex is taken past the normal range of movement, but not so far as to dislocate or damage the joint. [84]
Fellow, National Academy of Manipulation Under Anesthesia Physicians This degree is bestowed upon Doctors of Chiropractic by an unaccredited organisation. References
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The patient may become disoriented, entranced, or experience hallucinations. Although usually benign, these reactions may also be frightening for the patient. Other reported complications include fast heart rate, elevated blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, and laryngospasm, but usually in the context of oropharyngeal manipulation.