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Brown-Sequard Syndrome of the Cervical Spinal Cord After Chiropractic Manipulation AJNR 19:1349-1352, Lipper,M.H.,et al, 1998 See this aricle in Pubmed Article Abstract We report a case of increased signal in the left hemicord at the C4 level on T2-weighted MR images after chiropractic manipulation,consistent with contusion.The patient displayed clinical features of Brown-Sequard syndrome which stabilized with immobilization and steroids.Followup imaging showed decreased cord swelling with persistent increased signal. After physical therapy,the patient regained strength on the left side with residual decreased sensation to pain involving the right arm.

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