Abstract

Objective: This paper reviews the evidence considered by the Connecticut Board of Chiropractic Examiners in their 2010 memorandum concluding (a) stroke or cervical artery dissection (CAD) is a not likely to be a risk or side effect of joint mobilization, manipulation, or adjustment of the cervical spine; and (b) chiropractors are not required to address stroke or CAD as a part of securing informed consent by patients for such treatment. The 2010 memorandum contains 5 Findings of Fact. An additional objective of this narrative review was to determine if there is sufficient evidence to support the Board’s third and fourth Findings of Fact.