Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 27, Issue 7 , Pages 449-456 , September 2004

Spinal Manipulation Postepidural Injection for Lumbar and Cervical Radiculopathy: A Retrospective Case Series

  • Paul Dougherty, DC

      Affiliations

    • New York Chiropractic College, Seneca Falls, NY
    • Corresponding Author InformationPaul E. Dougherty, DC, New York Chiropractic College, 2360 SR 89, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
    • ,
  • Saeed Bajwa, MD

      Affiliations

    • Southern New York Neurosurgical Group, P.C., Hospital Affilation, United Health Services Hospitals, Johnson City, NY
    • ,
  • Jeanmarie Burke, PhD

      Affiliations

    • New York Chiropractic College, Seneca Falls, NY
    • ,
  • J. Donald Dishman, DC

      Affiliations

    • New York Chiropractic College, Seneca Falls, NY

Received 17 March 2003 ,Revised 28 March 2003

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doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2004.06.003

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 27, Issue 7 , Pages 449-456 , September 2004

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