Albano S, Bacani MG, Alastra A. Acute Lumbar Schmorl’s Node Following Chiropractic Adjustment.
Cureus 2022;
14:e25209. [PMID:
35746996 PMCID:
PMC9213262 DOI:
10.7759/cureus.25209]
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Abstract
Schmorl’s nodes are typically an incidental finding whereby a disc herniates into the vertebral body. The clinical course is rarely symptomatic. Here, we present a 41-year-old male who, following chiropractic manipulation, developed an acute Schmorl’s node. The patient was managed successfully with conservative measures. A 41-year-old male with acute on chronic low back pain following a chiropractic adjustment. Imaging demonstrated the development of an acute Schmorl’s node of the lumbar four-five disc into the lumbar 4 vertebral body after a chiropractic adjustment. He was treated with conservative measures with over 85% relief of back pain. Acute Schmorl’s nodes can develop after the chiropractic adjustment. In the case presented, conservative measures resulted in 85% improvement in pain.
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