TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1998//
TI  - Pitfalls of bungee jumping. Case report and review of the literature
JO  - Journal of neurosurgery
A1  - Louw, D.
A1  - Reddy, K. K.
A1  - Lauryssen, C.
A1  - Louw, G.
SP  - 1040
EP  - 1042
VL  - 89
IS  - 6
N2  - 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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0022-3085
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3171/jns.1998.89.6.1040
ID  - ref1
ER  -