The costoclavicular syndrome: a 'new cause'.

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  • M De Silva
چکیده

Costoclavicular compression in obese, heavy breasted, middle aged or elderly women from tight, narrow brassiere straps is a common cause of neck, shoulder, and arm pain. Clues to diagnosis and simple treatment measures, including the use of a shoulder pad, are described.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Annals of the rheumatic diseases

دوره 45 11  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1986