Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 29, Issue 7 , Pages 586-589 , September 2006

A Case Report of an Unstable Cervical Spine Fracture: Parallels to the Thoracolumbar Chance Fracture

  • Robert M. Rowell, DC

      Affiliations

    • Research Clinic Director, Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, Davenport, Iowa
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Robert M. Rowell, DC, Director, Palmer Research Clinic, Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, 741 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52722.
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  • John Stites, DC

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Department of Clinic, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa
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  • Karen Stone-Hall, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private practice of chiropractic, Oakwood, Ga

Received 30 August 2005 ,Revised 1 November 2005 ,Accepted 2 November 2005.

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PII: S0161-4754(06)00169-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2006.06.028

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 29, Issue 7 , Pages 586-589 , September 2006

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