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Rare Mononeuropathies of the Upper Limb in Bodybuilders
Muscle & Nerve 21:809-812998., Mondelli,M.,et al, 1998
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Article Abstract
Clinical and electrophysiological findings of mononeuropathies of thoracodorsal,dorsoscapular,terminal branch of suprascapular,and medial pectoral nerves are reported in 4 bodybuilders.All athletes used anabolic steroids.After about 1 year partial improvement of symptoms was evident in 2 cases and complete recovery in the other 2.The data are discussed in the light of the few other existing reports and possible pathogenetic mechanism.
 
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