(Left) France’s Danis Civil, known as Danny Dan, competes in the men’s breaking dance gold medal competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics at La Concorde in Paris on August 10, 2024. (Right) MRI of BMJ Case Report Odd Anderson/Getty Images/BMJ Case Report
A Danish case study focuses on a breakdancer who developed a several-inch-thick tumor known as a “headspin hole” on his scalp after years of headspins.
Breakdancing, which debuted as a competitive sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics, is known for its high-energy movements and bold physical feats. One such move, the headspin, has long been a symbol of technical mastery in the world of braking. However, this movement can cause a rare condition known as a “head spin hole,” which is the subject of a case study published in Thursday’s BMJ.
“We believe this condition is due to the weight-bearing nature of head spin accumulated from years of breakdancing and the repeated friction between the head and the floor,” said Christian, one of the co-authors of the case study.・Dr. Barstrup Sondergaard said. It went on to warn that repeated straining is “likely to cause inflammation, and over time, small amounts of bleeding can lead to thickening of the skin and scar tissue.”
The case study reported by EBBOW centers on a man in his 30s who practiced breakdancing up to five times a week for about 20 years and developed a benign tumor on his scalp as a result of practicing headspins. After experiencing hair loss, painful lump growth, and increasing aesthetic concerns, the breakdancer underwent surgery to remove the cone-shaped lump.
BMJ Case Report 2024
“The results are much better than before and I’m glad I had the surgery,” the patient said in the report. “Now I can go out in public without wearing a hat. Of course, I’m very happy about that.”
Experienced breakdancers are well aware of the risks of fractures and nerve damage associated with repeated high-impact movements of breaking. Many dancers rely on knee braces and wrist guards, and as awareness of “headspin holes” grows within the breakdance community, some are adding padded beanies and helmets to their armor.
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