title: Common spinal injuries in athletes.
abstract: Special needs of athletes with spine injuries must be considered when planning for treatment of these patients. The patients wish to return to competition safely but rapidly. Nurses must understand the patients'/athletes' need but put them into perspective with respect to the diagnosis, treatment, and degree of disability. Support, encouragement, and understanding from a knowledgeable health professional are invaluable.
authors.affiliation: Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Inglewood, California.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Hodge
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000451:nursing; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000451:nursing