Index to Chiropractic Literature
Index to Chiropractic Literature
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URL http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2485444/
Journal J Can Chiropr Assoc. 1999 Sep;43(3):161-167
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Abstract/Notes As the popularity of mechanical adjusting devices (MADs) increases within the chiropractic profession, it is evident that adverse effects associated with the provision of this intervention can occur. This paper describes three such cases, along with a discussion about their circumstances. The use of MADs may cause both direct and indirect complications for chiropractic patients. The notion that MADs might be safer than conventional articular manipulation procedures might not be accurate. The use of improper force by the practitioner, and/or the lack of a “fail-safe” mechanism on the MAD might contribute to adverse effects and/or injuries from MADs. These findings should not be interpreted as conclusive because they are based on a small number of case reports.

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