Citation

Zaremski JL, Horodyski M, Herman DC. Res. Sports Med. 2017; 25(3): 384-390.

Affiliation

Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation , University of Florida , Gainesville , Florida.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15438627.2017.1314297

PMID

28393557

Abstract

We present the case of a 16-year-old football linebacker with a history of recurrent stingers. Initial physical examination was normal as were cervical spine radiographs. MRI of the cervical spine revealed relative stenosis. Electrodiagnostic testing revealed chronic bilateral neurogenic changes of the superior trunk of the brachial plexus. A Kerr Collar was obtained to minimize head acceleration and force transmission through the neck. While there are return-to-play guidelines for recurrent stingers, there are inconsistencies with those recommendations. Our case highlights the challenges in contact sport athletes with recurrent stingers.

Keywords: American football;

Language: en

Keywords

Stinger; burner; neuropraxia; recurrent; repeated