@article{ref1,
title="Athletes returning to play after cervical spine or neurobrachial injury",
journal="Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine",
year="2008",
author="Jeyamohan, Shiveindra and Harrop, James S. and Vaccaro, Alex and Sharan, Ashwini D.",
volume="1",
number="3-4",
pages="175-179",
abstract="The treatment algorithms for athletes with spine injuries follow similar guidelines as those for non-athletes in terms of deciding between surgical intervention and non-operative management. However, the athlete has unique postoperative demands and the decision to &quot;allow&quot; an athlete to return to competitive sports after a spinal or plexus injury can be difficult. This article reviews the several studies, available guidelines and peer-reviewed publications to aid in the decisions to allow athletes to return to sports. A set of recommendations concerning return to play after a spinal injury is provided.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1935-973X",
doi="10.1007/s12178-008-9034-3",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12178-008-9034-3"
}