Bungee jumper's foot drop peroneal nerve palsy caused by bungee cord jumping

Ann Emerg Med. 1993 Nov;22(11):1766-7. doi: 10.1016/s0196-0644(05)81322-8.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Athletic Injuries*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Paresis / etiology*
  • Paresthesia / etiology
  • Peroneal Nerve / injuries*