Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Pages 77-83 , June 2010

Management of a 59-year-old female patient with adult degenerative scoliosis using manipulation under anesthesia

  • Mark W. Morningstar, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private Chiropractic Practice, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Private Chiropractic Practice, 10683 S Saginaw St Suite B, Grand Blanc, MI 48439.
    • ,
  • Megan N. Strauchman, DO, MBA

      Affiliations

    • Private Medical Practice, Grand Blanc, MI 48439

Received 19 March 2009 ,Revised 15 January 2010 ,Accepted 3 February 2010.

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PII: S1556-3707(10)00032-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jcm.2010.02.002

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Pages 77-83 , June 2010

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