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Injuries resulting from bungee-cord jumping

P R Hite1, K A Greene, D I Levy

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix.

Annals of Emergency Medicine
|June 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Bungee jumping can cause severe injuries, including hanging injuries and quadriplegia. This report details two rare cases of serious trauma from this extreme sport.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Bungee jumping is an extreme recreational activity involving jumping from a high place while secured by an elastic cord.
  • While generally considered safe with proper precautions, potential risks include cord failure, entanglement, and impact injuries.
  • Previous literature has not extensively documented severe traumatic injuries specifically linked to bungee jumping.

Observation:

  • A 19-year-old woman experienced a nonfatal hanging injury during a bungee jumping incident.
  • A 28-year-old man sustained a unilateral locked facet injury, leading to quadriplegia, after a bungee jump.

Findings:

  • These cases represent previously unreported severe traumatic injuries associated with bungee jumping.
  • The mechanism of injury in both cases highlights the potential for catastrophic outcomes despite safety measures.
  • The hanging injury suggests potential issues with deceleration or equipment interaction, while the facet injury indicates significant cervical spine trauma.

Implications:

  • This study underscores the need for enhanced safety protocols and risk assessment in bungee jumping.
  • Healthcare providers should consider bungee jumping as a potential cause of severe, unusual trauma.
  • Further research is warranted to understand the biomechanics of these injuries and to develop preventative strategies.

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