title: Acute disposition of neck injuries.
abstract: Neck injuries can be some of the most serious and anxiety-producing injuries that occur during sporting events. It is important for the team physician to be prepared for the care of these injuries and be able to identify some of the more serious injuries. Proper care of these injuries can be life saving and prevent further injury and permanent disability. This article reviews the principles of management and latest evidence for acute neck injuries.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah, 555 Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA.
authors.forename: Leslie
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Cooper
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D019838:Neck Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D013178:Sports Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy