Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 28, Issue 4 , Pages 278-284 , May 2005

False Negative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Results: A Report of 2 Cases

  • Michael Schneider, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private practice of chiropractic; PhD student, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Michael Schneider, DC, 1720 Washington Road, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15241
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  • Steven Santolin, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private practice of chiropractic, Joliet, Ill
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  • Patrick Farrell, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private practice of chiropractic, Director, Farrell Radiology Consultants, Greensburg, Pa

Received 23 June 2003 ,Revised 5 November 2003

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doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2005.03.011

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 28, Issue 4 , Pages 278-284 , May 2005

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