Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 31, Issue 5 , Pages 376-380 , June 2008

Foraminal Stenosis With Radiculopathy From a Cervical Disc Herniation in a 33-Year-Old Man Treated With Flexion Distraction Decompression Manipulation

  • Sharina Gudavalli, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice, Naperville, Ill
    • ,
  • Ralph A. Kruse, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice, Homewood, Ill
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Ralph A. Kruse, DC, 2417 W. 183rd Street, Homewood, Ill 60430

Received 14 May 2007 ,Revised 20 February 2008 ,Accepted 24 February 2008.

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PII: S0161-4754(08)00108-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2008.04.002

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 31, Issue 5 , Pages 376-380 , June 2008

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