Citation

McAlindon RJ. Clin. Sports Med. 2002; 21(1): 1-14, v.

Affiliation

Hughston Clinic, PC, Auburn, Alabama, USA. auburn@hughston.com

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11877864

Abstract

Cervical spine injuries, although relatively uncommon, can be devastating. Proper and prompt management is absolutely essential, even though the complexity of the brain and the lack of objective signs and symptoms make injury assessment difficult. Being prepared for head and neck injury is key to its on-field management. In the event of an injury, the equipment needed to evaluate, and if necessary, to transport the injured athlete must be available. The most important objective of on-field management of head and neck injuries is to prevent further damage and recurrent injury.

Language: en