Cyclist's palsy: clinical and electrodiagnostic findings.
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چکیده
Electrodiagnostic findings in cyclist's palsy have rarely been reported. The purpose of this paper is to report a case and discuss clinical and electrodiagnostic findings. Possible aetiologies are presented and preventive measures emphasised.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- British journal of sports medicine
دوره 17 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1983