What Researchers Did
Researchers presented a case report detailing dysbaric osteonecrosis in a 48-year-old artisanal diving fisherman with a history of unsafe diving practices.
What They Found
A 48-year-old artisanal diving fisherman, who had been diving to depths of 20-25 meters since age 20, presented with 1-2 years of left shoulder and arm pain. Imaging confirmed osteonecrosis in his left humeral head and proximal shaft, consistent with dysbaric osteonecrosis, following a history of decompression sickness in 2011.
Canadian Relevance
This case report has no direct Canadian connection, as it describes a diving fisherman in Turkey.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, the findings cannot be generalized to the broader population of divers or patients with dysbaric osteonecrosis.