BILATERAL OS ACROMIALE IN A DIVISION I BASKETBALL PLAYER

An unfused acromial epiphysis, called os acromiale, can become unstable and mobile when the deltoid contracts. This may cause pain and lead to impingement syndrome and rotator cuff tearing. After sustaining a direct blow to the right shoulder, a male division I basketball player was diagnosed with i...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Christina D. Davlin, Dave Fluker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Uludag 2003-12-01
Series:Journal of Sports Science and Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.jssm.org/vol2/n4/9/v2n4-9.htm