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Published in: Chiropractic & Manual Therapies 1/2013

Open Access 01-12-2013 | Commentary

Spinal manipulation under anesthesia: a narrative review of the literature and commentary

Author: Dennis DiGiorgi

Published in: Chiropractic & Manual Therapies | Issue 1/2013

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Abstract

As exhibited throughout the medical literature over many decades, there is a lack of uniformity in the manner in which spine pain patients have historically qualified for and received manipulation under anesthesia (MUA). Also, for different professions that treat the same types of spinal conditions via the same means, fundamental MUA decision points vary within the published protocols of different professional associations. The more recent chiropractic literature communicates that the evidence to support the efficacy of MUA of the spine remains largely anecdotal. In addition, it has been reported that the types of spinal conditions most suitable for MUA are without clear-cut consensus, with various indications for MUA of the low back resting wholly upon the opinions and experiences of MUA practitioners. This article will provide a narrative review of the MUA literature, followed by a commentary about the current lack of high quality research evidence, the anecdotal and consensus basis of existing clinical protocols, as well as related professional, ethical and legal concerns for the chiropractic practitioner. The limitations of the current medical literature related to MUA via conscious/deep sedation need to be recognized and used as a guide to clinical experience when giving consideration to this procedure. More research, in the form of controlled clinical trials, must be undertaken if this procedure is to remain a potential treatment option for chronic spine pain patients in the chiropractic clinical practice.
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Metadata
Title
Spinal manipulation under anesthesia: a narrative review of the literature and commentary
Author
Dennis DiGiorgi
Publication date
01-12-2013
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Chiropractic & Manual Therapies / Issue 1/2013
Electronic ISSN: 2045-709X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/2045-709X-21-14

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