Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 27, Issue 7 , Page 480 , September 2004

Osteolysis of the Distal Clavicle: Serial Improvement and Normalization of Acromioclavicular Joint Space with Conservative Care

  • Brooke L. Gajeski, DC

      Affiliations

    • Diagnostic Imaging Resident, Department of Radiology, Logan College of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, Mo
    • ,
  • Norman W. Kettner, DC

      Affiliations

    • Chair, Department of Radiology, Logan College of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, Mo
    • Corresponding Author InformationNorman W. Kettner, DC, Logan College of Chiropractic, Chair, Department of Radiology, PO Box 1065, 1851 Schoettler Road, Chesterfield, MO 63006-1065

Received 2 December 2002 ,Revised 2 January 2003

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PII: S0161-4754(04)00134-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2004.06.009

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 27, Issue 7 , Page 480 , September 2004

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