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Cervical Spine Injuries in Sports eMedicine Orthopedics

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Location: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1264627-overview

Description: One of the most challenging roles of the team physician involves the intervention and decision-making processes regarding cervical spine (C-spine) injuries in contact sports. The team physician must be well versed in the prevention, evaluation, stabilization, and treatment of C-spine injuries. A high index of suspicion and an understanding of cervical alignment and architecture, as well as comprehension of the mechanics exerted during a sporting event, are imperative to diagnosing cervical injuries.
Synonyms and related keywords: C-spine injuries, back injury, sports-related spinal injury, sports-related spine injury, sports-related back injury, neck injury, sports-related neck injury
Andrew A Sama, MD, Federico P Girardi, MD, Frank P Cammisa, Jr, MD Updated: Jun 25, 2008

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Sama et al
Institution: eMedicine
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Language: English

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Added: Mon Feb 11 2008
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