Safety of treating cervical spondylosis with rotational manipulation
- VernacularTitle:旋转手法治疗椎动脉型颈椎病的安全性
- Author:
Li-min CHEN
;
Meng YAO
;
Chong-yi SUN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
rotational manipulation, cervical spondylosis, vertebral artery
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2004;10(2):98-99
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo explore the clinical therapeutic effect and safety of treating the vertebral artery type cervical spondylosis with rotational manipulation.Methods180 patients with vertebral artery type cervical spondylosis were treated by rotational manipulation.ResultsBy follow-up, 89 patients were evaluated as excellent, 73 as good and 18 as fair. The total rate of excellent and good results was 81%.ConclusionRotational manipulation is an effective method. The correct diagnosis and indication are keys to take good treatment results and safety.
