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We report the case of a young break-dancer presenting with hammer syndrome. This syndrome has been correlated with many professional and recreational activities but this is, to our knowledge, the first description of hammer syndrome caused by break-dancing. The etiology, diagnosis and treatment modalities of this rare syndrome are considered.
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Schneider, F., Milesi, I., Haesler, E. et al. Break-Dance: An Unusual Cause of Hammer Syndrome. CVIR 25, 330–331 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-002-1932-y
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-002-1932-y