Parachute Static Line Injury with Vascular Compromise

Abstract

Rarely, a military parachutist's arm becomes entangled in his static line, causing biceps muscle injury, as he jumps from the aircraft. This report describes a case of static line biceps transection injury with brachial artery vascular compromise previously unreported in the literature. Physicians working with military parachutists should be aware of the potential for complications with these injuries.