Aseptic bone necrosis in an amateur scuba diver.
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.
Laden
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East Riding Hospital, Anlaby, UK. gerardladen@aol.com
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D000328:Adult; D003665:Decompression Sickness / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004242:Diving / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006811:Humerus / Q000473:pathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D020069:Shoulder Pain / Q000209:etiology*