Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 30, Issue 3 , Pages 228-233 , March 2007

Sacral Fatigue Fracture in a Female Runner: A Case Report

  • Daniel W. Haun, DC

      Affiliations

    • Diagnostic Imaging Resident, Logan College of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, MO
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  • Norman W. Kettner, DC

      Affiliations

    • Chair, Department of Radiology, Logan College of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, MO
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Norman W. Kettner, DC, Chair, 1851 Schoettler Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017.
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  • Terry R. Yochum, DC

      Affiliations

    • Director, Rocky Mountain Chiropractic Radiological Center, Denver, Colo
    • ,
  • Richard L. Green, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice, Spine and Sports Injury Center, Boston, Mass

Received 28 April 2006 ,Revised 18 May 2006 ,Accepted 1 June 2006.

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PII: S0161-4754(07)00052-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2007.01.007

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 30, Issue 3 , Pages 228-233 , March 2007

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