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Multiple lumbar transverse process stress fractures as a cause of chronic low back ache in a young fast bowler - a case report

Authors: Kamal Bali, Vishal Kumar, Vibhu Krishnan, Dharm Meena, Saurabh Rawall

Published in: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation | Issue 1/2011

Abstract

A rare case of multilevel transverse process stress fractures as a cause of low back ache in a professional cricket player has been presented. The report discusses the possible mechanism of such an injury in a cricket player and also highlights the preventive and therapeutic aspects of management in such patients. The report also stresses upon the need for early identification of such sports related injuries to prevent long term morbidity in the athletes.

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Title: Multiple lumbar transverse process stress fractures as a cause of chronic low back ache in a young fast bowler - a case report
Authors: Kamal Bali
Vishal Kumar
Vibhu Krishnan
Dharm Meena
Saurabh Rawall
Publication date: 01-12-2011
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation / Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 2052-1847
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1758-2555-3-8

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