title: Catastrophic Head and Neck Injuries.
abstract: Although all athletic injuries require careful attention, the evaluation and management of injuries to the head and neck should proceed with particular consideration. The actual or potential involvement of the nervous system creates a high-risk situation in which the margin for error is low. This chapter presents guidelines for classification, evaluation, and emergency management of catastrophic injuries that occur to the head and neck as a result of participation in competitive and recreational activities.
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Torg
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Gennarelli