Marfan’s Syndrome
There are more cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spinal abnormalities
in individuals with Marfan's syndrome and the risk for
neurologic damage is believed to be higher. Low back pain and
scoliosis is considered the most frequent skeletal manifestation
of the lumbar spine, with incidences ranging from 40% to
70%.
Clinical considerations in the chiropractic management
of the patient with Marfan syndrome Tuling, JR,
Crowther, ET, McCord, P Journal of Manipulative
and Physiological Therapeutics 2000;23:498-502
This is
the case of a 25-year-old man with Marfan's Syndrome who had
general neck and upper back stiffness after a motor vehicle
accident. After being checked at a local hospital, he was examined
by his family physician that referred him to a chiropractor.
A diagnosis of type I whiplash-associated disorder was made. Cervical care
was characterized as rotary-style, manual intervention; thoracic manipulation
consisted of anterior-posterior (anterior thoracic) compressive procedures.
The patient had 4 adjustments and achieved full recovery within 3 weeks.
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