1.   Arizona could have nailed down Wells earlier had their back specialist been in town to examine him during his visit.

2.   As for Karros, an examination by back specialist Dr. Richard Watkins, which included an MRI and bone scan, revealed the severity of the injury.

3.   Back specialists are hearing sporadic reports of children developing muscle strains and backaches.

4.   Both were examined Monday by Rangers back specialist Drew Dossett in Dallas.

5.   After examinations by team physician Dr. Frank Jobe, back specialist Dr. William Dillin and Watkins over the weekend, surgery was recommended.

6.   Brown was to be examined by back specialist Dr. William Dillin and by team physicians Dr. Frank Jobe and Dr. Ralph Gambardella.

7.   Brown, who was admitted to Centinela Hospital Medical Center on Monday, was examined by back specialist Dr. William Dillin and team physician Dr. Frank Jobe on Tuesday.

8.   But at the time there were some severe critics of the idea to let him play, including at least one back specialist.

9.   Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin was examined Monday by Dr. Drew Dossett, a local spine and back specialist.

10.   Defensive end Charles Haley stayed in California yesterday to visit back specialist Dr. Robert Watkins.