Rare mononeuropathies of the upper limb in bodybuilders.
Clinical and electrophysiological findings of mononeuropathies of thoracodorsal, dorsoscapular, terminal branch of suprascapular, and medial pectoral nerves are reported in 4 bodybuilders. All athletes used anabolic steroids. After about 1 year partial improvement of symptoms was evident in 2 cases and complete recovery in the other 2. The data are discussed in the light of the few other existing reports and possible pathogenetic mechanisms.
Mondelli
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EMG Service, USL 7, Siena, Italy.
Cioni
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R
Federico
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D045930:Anabolic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004300:Doping in Sports; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D008297:Male; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D014891:Weight Lifting
D045930:Anabolic Agents