Stroke following cervical manipulation is the single most serious complication encountered in the practice of chiropractic. Typically, the chiropractor has never seen a vertebral artery injury before and will never see another in their career. Recognition of vertebral artery injury and the proper course of action are critical. In the unlikely event a stroke occurs, it affects the patient, the doctor and the profession as a whole. In his newest presentation, Dr. Mario Fucinari clarifies the misconceptions and realities surrounding stroke due to cervical manipulation. The participants will learn material from basic anatomy to the signs and symptoms of a vertebral artery injury (VAI) and the action steps to properly recognize and document cases of VAI.
Cervical Manipulation & Stroke