Pudendal nerve injury associated with avid bicycling

Authors
Ricchiuti, VS Haas, CA Seftel, AD Chelimsky, T Goldstein, I
Citation
Vs. Ricchiuti et al., Pudendal nerve injury associated with avid bicycling, J UROL, 162(6), 1999, pp. 2099-2100
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Urology & Nephrology","da verificare
Journal title
JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
ISSN journal
00225347 → ACNP
Volume
162
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
2099 - 2100
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-5347(199912)162:6<2099:PNIAWA>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
Perineal and penile numbness is a frequent complaint of avid male bicyclist s. It is currently believed to be caused by cycling induced transient ische mia from pressure on perineal neurovasculature while riding, which results in temporary numbness. We report electromyographic evidence of bilateral pu dendal nerve injury associated with excessive bicycling. This condition may be associated with male erectile dysfunction if the penile blood supply is compromised.