How do you counsel patients with osteoporosis and cervical spine osteoarthritis who are considering chiropractic cervical manipulation or traction?
Are there specific risk thresholds such as T-scores, fracture history, severity of osteoarthritis that would lead you to advise against it?
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Rheumatology · University of Kansas
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I am concerned with the risks of actually causing a fracture or nerve impingement/damage. So, I would recommend against.
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