Open AccessScapular fracture following electronic muscle stimulation
Author(s) -
Bhavik Modi,
JT Machin,
Francois Tudor,
T Peckham
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of surgical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.14
H-Index - 3
ISSN - 2042-8812
DOI - 10.1093/jscr/2012.1.4
Subject(s) - scapula , medicine , stimulation , massage , fracture (geology) , physical medicine and rehabilitation , anatomy , pathology , geotechnical engineering , engineering , alternative medicine
We present the case of a transverse fracture of the scapula resulting from the use of electronic muscle stimulation (EMS): highlighting the dangers of these devices that are commonly used for massage and body-building purposes.
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