Pontine Strokes

Stroke victims who have visited a chiropractor during the hours or days preceding a stroke MAY be the victim of chiropractic malpractice. There is increasing medical evidence detailing the link between cervical vertebrae manipulation by a chiropractor and a subsequent stroke. To receive expert guidance from a chiropractor malpractice attorney, contact the Abelson Law Firm by calling 202-331-0600, 1-888-797-4242, or completing the online form. Our law offices are based out of Washington DC and we help injured clients NATIONWIDE to receive the compensation they deserve for a lifetime of care following a chiropractic induced stroke.

Pontine Strokes

The pons is a part of the brainstem that connects to the top of the spinal cord. It contains nerve bundles responsible for carrying movement and sensory information between the brain and the body. The nuclei contained within the pons regulate a broad range of functions, including sleep, breathing, swallowing, hearing, equilibrium, taste, eye movement, facial expression and sensation, and posture.

Pontine strokes occur due to bleeding in this area of the brain. The bleeding may be caused by dissection of the carotid or vertebral arteries, which are the major suppliers of blood to the brain. Damage to these arteries may be caused by chiropractic manipulations of the cervical spine. For example, while attempting to manipulate the cervical spine, a chiropractor may apply excessive force which leads to a tear in the carotid or vertebral arteries. The bleeding that results could in time lead to a stroke. Pontine stroke victims are likely to suffer damage that includes the one or more of the following:

• Difficulty balancing
• Dizziness caused by vertigo
• Poor eye movements
• Impaired vision
• Difficulty swallowing and articulating words
• Numbness
• Nausea.

Recovery from a pontine stroke depends on the severity of the damage to the pons, but could include extensive rehabilitation and ongoing medical expenses. If you have reason to believe a stroke that you or a loved one have suffered is due to a chiropractor neck manipulation, it is vital that you contact a chiropractic stroke lawyer at the Abelson Law Firm. With the help of a board certified physician, a member of our firm can give your case the proper attention it deserves and help you obtain the compensation you need to recover for a lifetime of care following a stroke. To schedule your free consultation, call our Washington DC  office at 202-331-0600, toll-free at 1-888-797-4242, or complete the online form. We help victims of chiropractor malpractice THROUGHOUT THE  U.S.