@article{ref1,
title="On-field issues of the C-spine-injured helmeted athlete",
journal="Current sports medicine reports",
year="2007",
author="Bell, Kathleen",
volume="6",
number="1",
pages="32-35",
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; <p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1537-890X",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}