Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 27, Issue 3 , Page 216 , March 2004

Chiropractic Care of a Geriatric Patient with an Acute Fracture-Subluxation of the Eighth Thoracic Vertebra

  • Joel Alcantara, DC

      Affiliations

    • Research Director, International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Media, Pa, and Research Associate, Gonstead Clinical Studies Society, Santa Cruz, Calif.USA
  • Gregory Plaugher, DC

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationGregory Plaugher, DC, Life Chiropractic West, 25001 Industrial Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545
    • Director of Research, Life Chiropractic College West, Hayward, Calif, and the Gonstead Clinical Studies Society, Santa Cruz, Calif.USA
  • Richard A Elbert, DC

      Affiliations

    • Diplomate of the Gonstead Clinical Studies Society, Santa Cruz, Calif, and private practice of chiropractic, Ames, IowaUSA

Received 5 July 2002 ,Revised 6 September 2002

  • Image Result

    The compression fracture at T8 from the lateral full-spine.

    The compression fracture at T8 from the lateral full-spine.

  • Image Result

    The compression fracture at T8 from an anteroposterior full-spine.

    The compression fracture at T8 from an anteroposterior full-spine.

  • Image Result

    Anteroposterior full-spine radiographic study of the patient 2 years prior to current care episode.

    Anteroposterior full-spine radiographic study of the patient 2 years prior to current care episode.

  • Image Result

    Lateral full-spine radiographic study of the patient 2 years prior to her current episode of care.

    Lateral full-spine radiographic study of the patient 2 years prior to her current episode of care.

  • Image Result

    View from comparative lateral full-spine radiographs taken after 25 chiropractic visits.

    View from comparative lateral full-spine radiographs taken after 25 chiropractic visits.

  • Image Result

    View from comparative anteroposterior full-spine radiographs taken after 25 chiropractic visits.

    View from comparative anteroposterior full-spine radiographs taken after 25 chiropractic visits.

☆ This case report was funded by Life Chiropractic College West, Hayward, Calif, and the Gonstead Clinical Studies Society, Santa Cruz, Calif.

PII: S0161-4754(03)00248-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2003.12.026

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 27, Issue 3 , Page 216 , March 2004

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