Pitfalls of bungee jumping. Case report and review of the literature.
A case of cervical spine injury related to bungee jumping is presented. Surgical intervention resulted in resolution of the patient's quadriparesis. The incidence of serious injury connected with this pastime is not inconsiderable, and it is recommended that safer jumping practices be followed. Inspection of bungee equipment and certification of instructors is now voluntary but should be mandated. Jumping heights should be limited and the use of air cushions encouraged.
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Department of Neurological Surgery, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland 97201-3098, USA. louwd@ohsu.edu
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D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D003617:Dangerous Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D013177:Sports