Sports-Related Cervical Spine Injuries – Background, Triage, and Prevention

Cervical spinal injuries are a rare, but potentially devastating occurrence in sports. Although many of these injuries occur in unsupervised sports, they are also seen in organized sports – most commonly in football, wrestling, and ice hockey. Additionally, although each sport is associated with its own unique injury patterns, axial loading remains a common theme seen in cervical injuries associated with significant neurologic impairment. Regardless of the mechanism, a cautious and conservative approach should be taken with regards to evaluation, management, and return to play.
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: Educational Supplements Source Type: research