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Miller, D.A., Bryce, T.N. (2008). Cervical Spine Injuries. In: Cooper, G., Herrera, J. (eds) Essential Sports Medicine. Musculoskeletal Medicine. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-414-8_4

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