ISSN:
1432-2161
Keywords:
Key words Stress fracture
;
Acromion
;
Clavicle
;
Rib
;
Tic
;
Nervous disorder
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Stress fractures in children are rare compared with the incidence in adults. This report describes an 11-year-old girl with stress fractures of the acromion, clavicle, and first rib on the left and contralateral fractures of the first and second ribs. It was eventually discovered that these fractures were caused by a nervous tic consisting of repetitive, vigorous shrugging and translation of the shoulders.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002560050408
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