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Review
. 2023 Jul;42(3):491-514.
doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2023.02.011.

Acute and Emergent Spinal Injury Assessment and Treatment

Ron Courson  1 , Barry P Boden  2 , Jim Ellis  3 , Glenn Henry  4 , Robb Rehberg  5
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Acute and Emergent Spinal Injury Assessment and Treatment

Ron Courson et al. Clin Sports Med. 2023 Jul.

Abstract

Sports participation is a leading cause of catastrophic cervical spine injury (CSI) in the United States. Appropriate prehospital care for athletes with suspected CSIs should be available at all levels of sport. Planning the process of transport for home venues before the start of the season and ensuring that a medical time out occurs at home and away games can reduce complications of transport decisions on the field of play and expedite transport of the spine-injured athlete.

Keywords: Cervical spine injury; Emergency action plan; Spinal cord injury; Spinal motion restriction.

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