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. 2024 Oct 2;16(10):e70734. doi: 10.7759/cureus.70734

Table 4. Adverse events considered most preventable with appropriate training and certification by respondents.

Adverse Event n=134 (%)
Inability to Properly Screen for Red/Yellow Flags 121 (90.3)
Use of Inappropriate Manipulation Forces 119 (88.8)
Soft Tissue Strains/Sprains 114 (85.1)
Disc Injuries 114 (85.1)
Exacerbation of Pre-existing Conditions 112 (83.6)
Neurological Impairments 111 (82.8)
Poor Communication of Risks, Benefits, and Alternatives 94 (69.7)
Vertebral Fractures 89 (66.4)
Failure to Refer Complex Cases Beyond the Provider's Scope 52 (38.8)