The neuro-ophthalmologic complications of cervical manipulation

J Neuroophthalmol. 2000 Dec;20(4):236-9.

Abstract

Cervical manipulation, specifically chiropractic manipulation, is an important cause of vertebrobasilar and occasionally carotid distribution strokes. Neuro-ophthalmologic findings are a common and at times relatively isolated feature of cervical manipulation-induced stroke. A case of chiropractic-induced occipital lobe infarction with homonymous hemianopsia is reported, and the literature regarding neuro-ophthalmologic findings is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cerebral Infarction / diagnosis
  • Cerebral Infarction / etiology*
  • Female
  • Hemianopsia / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography
  • Manipulation, Spinal / adverse effects*
  • Occipital Lobe / pathology*
  • Vertebral Artery Dissection / diagnosis
  • Vertebral Artery Dissection / etiology*
  • Visual Acuity
  • Visual Fields