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M D Kauther1, C Wedemeyer, K M Kauther
1Universitätsklinikum Essen, Klinik für Orthopädie, Hufelandstrasse, Essen. maxdaniel.kauther@uk-essen.de
Introduction:
Several typical injuries due to breakdancing have been described in medical literature, but until now the "headspin hole" has not been mentioned.
Methods:
We conducted internet research and interviewed 106 breakdancers.
Results:
60.4 % of the breakdancers suffered from overuse of the scalp due to the headspin. Loss of hair was found in 31.1 % and painless lumps on the head in 23.6 %. Inflammation of the scalp was reported in 36.8 %.
Discussion:
The "Headspin Hole" is a common overuse syndrome of the scalp specific to headspins causing hair loss, inflammation and lumps on the skull.
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