Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 27, Issue 5 , Page 366 , June 2004

The Amelioration of Symptoms in Cervical Spinal Stenosis with Spinal Cord Deformation Through Specific Chiropractic Manipulation: A Case Report with Long-Term Follow-Up

  • George W Kukurin, DC

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationGeorge W. Kukurin, DC, DACAN, 2415 Sarah Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
    • Private practice of chiropractic neurology, Pittsburgh, PaUSA

  • Image Result

    Axial T2-weighted MRI image at a relatively normal level. Note the bright white cerebrospinal fluid ring (CSF) surrounding the cord.

    Axial T2-weighted MRI image at a relatively normal level. Note the bright white cerebrospinal fluid ring (CSF) surrounding the cord.

  • Image Result

    Sagittal T2-weighted MRI of the cervical spine. Note the areas of stenosis.

    Sagittal T2-weighted MRI of the cervical spine. Note the areas of stenosis.

  • Image Result

    Axial T2-weighted MRI image at a stenotic level. Note the loss of CSF signal (V V V) surrounding the cord. See text for more information.

    Axial T2-weighted MRI image at a stenotic level. Note the loss of CSF signal (V V V) surrounding the cord. See text for more information.

  • Image Result

    Axial MRI slice demonstrating areas of ischemia (i) in the patient's brain that originally led to the diagnosis of CVA.

    Axial MRI slice demonstrating areas of ischemia (i) in the patient's brain that originally led to the diagnosis of CVA.

  • Image Result

    MRA image that demonstrates relatively normal vascular anatomy of the patient's vertebrobasilar system.

    MRA image that demonstrates relatively normal vascular anatomy of the patient's vertebrobasilar system.

 Paper submitted October 8, 2002.

PII: S0161-4754(04)00052-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2004.04.009

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 27, Issue 5 , Page 366 , June 2004