Athletes returning to play after cervical spine or neurobrachial injury.

Authors

• Shiveindra Jeyamohan
• James S Harrop
• Alex Vaccaro
• Ashwini D Sharan

Publication/Presentation Date

12-1-2008

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 "allow" 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.

Volume

1

Issue

3-4

First Page

175

Last Page

179

ISSN

1935-973X

Published In/Presented At

Jeyamohan, S., Harrop, J. S., Vaccaro, A., & Sharan, A. D. (2008). Athletes returning to play after cervical spine or neurobrachial injury. Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine, 1(3-4), 175–179. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-008-9034-3

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

19468903

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article