Spinal Stenosis, 3 months Post Surgery: Balloon Toss
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Dr. T is an 83 year-old pathologist with a diagnosis of spinal stenosis. Although this treatment is a nonfunctional activity, it is useful in observing specific weakness of the right and left upper extremities at the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand.
Dr. T is an 83 year-old pathologist with a diagnosis of spinal stenosis. Although this treatment is a nonfunctional activity, it is useful in observing specific weakness of the right and left upper extremities at the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand.
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