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Athletes returning to play after cervical spine or neurobrachial injury

Authors: Shiveindra Jeyamohan, James S. Harrop, Alex Vaccaro, Ashwini D. Sharan

Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine | Issue 3-4/2008

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.

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Title: Athletes returning to play after cervical spine or neurobrachial injury
Authors: Shiveindra Jeyamohan
James S. Harrop
Alex Vaccaro
Ashwini D. Sharan
Publication date: 01-12-2008
Publisher: Humana Press Inc
Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine / Issue 3-4/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1935-9748
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-008-9034-3

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