title: Athletes returning to play after cervical spine or neurobrachial injury.
abstract: The treatment algorithms for athletes with spine injuries follow similar guidelines as those for non-athletes in terms of deciding between surgical intervention and non-operative management. However, the athlete has unique postoperative demands and the decision to "allow" an athlete to return to competitive sports after a spinal or plexus injury can be difficult. This article reviews the several studies, available guidelines and peer-reviewed publications to aid in the decisions to allow athletes to return to sports. A set of recommendations concerning return to play after a spinal injury is provided.
authors.affiliation: Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. Shiveindra.jeyamohan@jefferson.edu
authors.forename: Shiveindra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jeyamohan
authors.forename: James S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Harrop
authors.forename: Alex
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Vaccaro
authors.forename: Ashwini D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Sharan