Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 29, Issue 5 , Pages 403-408 , June 2006

Clinical Presentation, Quantitative Sensory Testing, and Therapy of 2 Patients with Fourth Thoracic Syndrome

  • Gary A. Mellick, DO

      Affiliations

    • President, American Pain Specialists, Grafton, Ohio
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Gary A. Mellick, DO, President, American Pain Specialists, PO Box 85, Grafton, OH 44044.
    • ,
  • Larry B. Mellick, MS, MD

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Ga

Received 20 May 2005 ,Revised 23 August 2005

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doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2006.04.003

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 29, Issue 5 , Pages 403-408 , June 2006

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