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. 2012 Jan 1;2012(1):4.
doi: 10.1093/jscr/2012.1.4.

Scapular fracture following electronic muscle stimulation

Bhavik N Modi  1 , John T Machin  1 , Francois Tudor  1 , Tim Peckham  1
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Scapular fracture following electronic muscle stimulation

Bhavik N Modi et al. J Surg Case Rep. .

Abstract

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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Figure 1
Radiograph showing fracture to blade of scapula
Figure 2
Figure 2
Computed tomographic scan, showing fracture extension into glenoid
Figure 3
Figure 3
Computed tomographic scan with 3D reconstruction showing the scapula fracture
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