Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 31, Issue 8 , Pages 593-601 , October 2008

Interexaminer Reliability of T2-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Lumbar Bright Facet Sign

  • Gary A. Longmuir, MAppSc, DC

      Affiliations

    • Director, Diagnostic X-Ray Consultation Services LLC, Phoenix, Ariz
    • Consulting Radiologist, Maricopa Urgent Care, American Dynamic Imaging and Stand Up MRI of Arizona, Phoenix, Ariz
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Gary A. Longmuir, MAppSc, DC, Director, Diagnostic X-Ray Consultation Services LLC, 1110 E. Missouri Avenue, Suite 395, Phoenix, AZ 85014
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  • Raymond N. Conley, DC

      Affiliations

    • Director, Regional Imaging, LLC, Overland Park, Kansas

Received 7 October 2007 ,Revised 14 May 2008

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doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2008.09.008

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 31, Issue 8 , Pages 593-601 , October 2008

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