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Rehabilitation in a case with cauda equina syndrome after spinal manipulation: A long and difficult process

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: In this case report, the rehabilitation process of a 38-year-old female patient who developed cauda equina syndrome due to spinal manipulation for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation was presented. The aim was to discuss the outcomes of rehabilitation after cauda equina syndrome, as well as the challenges associated with it. Despite the difficulties experienced during the rehabilitation process, a comprehensive multidisciplinary rehabilitation program is beneficial in terms of gaining independence and returning to daily activities, social life, and work for patients with cauda equina syndrome.

Source: Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

DOI: 10.5606/tftrd.2024.14930

Authors: Burak Kamil Turan, Birkan Sonel Tur

Institution: Ankara University

Language: English

Topic: Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411374748

FWCI: 0.266

Cites: 10

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10