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. 1984 Feb;60(700):143–144. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.60.700.143

Progressive muscular atrophy and posterior dislocation of the humerus following electric shock

D A Francis, J R Heron
PMCID: PMC2417725  PMID: 6709547

Abstract

A case of progressive muscular atrophy of one limb and posterior dislocation of the humerus following electric shock is described.

Keywords: electrocution, myelopathy

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