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  • Title: [Breakdancer's "Headspin Hole" - first description of a common overuse syndrome].
    Author: Kauther MD, Wedemeyer C, Kauther KM, Weidle PA, Wegner A, von Knoch M.
    Journal: Sportverletz Sportschaden; 2009 Mar; 23(1):52-3. PubMed ID: 19306238.
    Abstract:
    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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