Aseptic bone necrosis in an amateur scuba diver.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case is reported that provides further evidence of an old occupational hazard, dysbaric osteonecrosis, presenting in a new population (sports scuba divers) who also appear to be at risk. It highlights the need for an accurate diagnosis of diving related illness.
Medical subject headings
- Decompression Sickness
- Diving
- Humerus
- Osteonecrosis
- Shoulder Pain
Anatomy
- humerus
- shoulder