Serious cervical spine injury in the older rugby player. An indication for routine radiological examination.
There appears to be premature onset of cervical spondylosis in the cervical spines of rugby players who are then at increased risk of hyperextension injury to the spinal cord with resultant paralysis. An illustrative case report is presented. The value of and necessity for routine radiological examination of the cervical spines of all rugby players is stressed.
D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013128:Spinal Osteophytosis / Q000209:etiology*; D013177:Sports