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Br J Sports Med 2004;38:e19 doi:10.1136/bjsm.2002.003129
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Aseptic bone necrosis in an amateur scuba diver

  1. G D M Laden1,
  2. P Grout2
  1. 1East Riding Hospital, Anlaby, UK
  2. 2Accident and Emergency Department, Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull, UK
  1. Correspondence to:
 Gerard Laden
 East Riding Hospital, Anlaby, UK; gerardladen{at}aol.com
  • Accepted 16 June 2003

Abstract

A case is reported that provides further evidence of an old occupational hazard, dysbaric osteonecrosis, presenting in a new population (sports scuba divers) who also appear to be at risk. It highlights the need for an accurate diagnosis of diving related illness.

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