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Isolated pectoralis minor tendon tear in a professional ice hockey player—radiographic findings and presentation

Authors: Kunal Kalra, Brian Neri

Published in: Skeletal Radiology | Issue 12/2010

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to report the clinical signs, symptoms, imaging findings and treatment of an isolated pectoralis minor tendon tear in a professional hockey player.

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Title: Isolated pectoralis minor tendon tear in a professional ice hockey player—radiographic findings and presentation
Authors: Kunal Kalra
Brian Neri
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Skeletal Radiology / Issue 12/2010
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-010-1034-x

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Isolated pectoralis minor tendon tear in a professional ice hockey player—radiographic findings and presentation

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