Bungee jumper's foot drop peroneal nerve palsy caused by bungee cord jumping.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Peroneal nerve injury is a common peripheral neuropathy from a variety of conditions and injuries. We encountered a case of peroneal nerve palsy in a professional bungee cord jumper. Review of the literature showed no previous report of this particular injury in bungee cord jumping.
Medical subject headings
- Athletic Injuries
- Paresis
- Peroneal Nerve