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Ortho - patient has chronic cervical pain, numbness. sm

Posted By: Thanks for help! on 2007-09-29
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Subject: Ortho - patient has chronic cervical pain, numbness. sm

His position s/l shunts of the great toes is poor on the right and fair to good on the left. Just can't get it. I appreciate your help.



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