Citation

Bell K. Curr. Sports Med. Rep. 2007; 6(1): 32-35.

Affiliation

Department of Family Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, 4752 Kimbark, Chicago, IL 60615, USA. kambell@iupui.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

17212910

Abstract

Football is a violent collision sport and can lead to various serious injuries. Cervical spine injuries are numerous, ranging from bony fractures and dislocations to spinal cord disruption. These injuries can be a devastating and debilitating. Although most injuries that occur are self-limiting there is a significant proportion that can cause permanent disability. Due to the equipment used in football, unique on-field care is implemented in evaluating athletes with possible cervical spine injury. Early preseason preparation and proper on-field intervention can help improve outcomes for these athletes.

Keywords: American football;

Language: en