Aseptic bone necrosis in an amateur scuba diver
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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.
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عنوان ژورنال: British Journal of Sports Medicine
سال: 2004
ISSN: 0306-3674
DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.2002.003129