Cervical spine injuries.
Drs. Jackson and Lohr review such skeletal injuries as fractures, dislocations and subluxations, cervical disk herniation, degenerative disks, and "stingers." Cervical strains and sprains are also discussed, and evaluation of cervical injuries and immobilization and transportation of the injured player are other topics covered.
D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000209:etiology; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology*; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000209:etiology; D014187:Transportation of Patients