Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 26, Issue 7 , Page 442 , September 2003

The effects of bite line deviation on lateral cervical radiographs when upper cervical joint dysfunction exists: a pilot study

  • Clayton J Stitzel, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private practice of chiropractic, Lititz, Penn, USA
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  • Mark W Morningstar, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private practice of chiropractic, Grand Blanc, Mich, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Mark W. Morningstar, 2393 Wildwood Circle, Grand Blanc, MI 48439, USA
    • ,
  • Phil R Paone, DC

      Affiliations

    • Faculty, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa, USA

Received 23 May 2002 ,Revised 24 September 2002

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doi: 10.1016/S0161-4754(03)00090-3

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 26, Issue 7 , Page 442 , September 2003

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