After years of spinning on his head, a breakdancer grew a scalp tumor
Copenhagen neurosurgeons said in a case study that a tumor created a cone-shaped bump atop a breakdancer’s head.
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Man developed a 'headspin hole' after years of breakdancing, case report says
"Despite 'headspin hole' being known within the breakdancing community, it is scarcely documented in the medical literature," ...
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Breakdancer gets ‘headspin hole’ after 20 years of extreme moves, docs report
Breakers often face injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome, nerve-related issues, as well as a condition colloquially known as ...
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Breakdancer’s scalp mass removed after years of headspin injuries
Breakdancers can develop a fibrous mass on the scalp, known as the headspin hole, due to repetitive headspins. A recent BMJ ...
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‘Headspin hole’: Man develops scalp tumor after decades of breakdancing
an overuse injury that can affect the scalp. The condition typically begins with hair loss but can develop into a significant bump on the top of the head. In the case report, published Thursday in ...
‘Headspin hole’ develops on man’s skull after years of break dancing, Denmark doctors say
Turns out, the dancer was experiencing a phenomenon called “headspin hole” or “breakdance bulge,” according to the report, which manifests itself through hair loss, inflammation and numbness, as well ...