BMX handlebar. A threat to manhood?
Two cases of a severe scrotal injury--a new, hitherto unreported pattern of injury peculiar to BMX bicycle riding--are reported. Two such injuries occurring within a short period of time prompted us to suggest that scrotal protection, as well as a crash helmet and limb padding, should be made standard safety equipment for all BMX bicycle riders who engage in the sport of jumping.
D000056:Accident Prevention; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D001642:Bicycling; D002648:Child; D004869:Equipment Safety; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012611:Scrotum / Q000293:injuries*; D013177:Sports