Sports Spine, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

1st Edition, Volume 40-3 - June 3, 2021
Editors: Frank Shen, Adam Shimer
Language: English
Hardback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 1 3 8 9 - 1
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 1 3 9 0 - 7

This issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine will cover the Spine in Sports Medicine. Guest edited by Drs. Francis H. Shen and Adam Shimer, this issue will discuss a number of related… Read more

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This issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine will cover the Spine in Sports Medicine. Guest edited by Drs. Francis H. Shen and Adam Shimer, this issue will discuss a number of related topics that are important to practicing clinicians. This issue is one of four selected each year by our series Consulting Editor, Dr. Mark Miller. The volume will include articles on: Spine Injury Prevention, On field management of suspected Spine injury, Transient Quadrapresis and cervical neuropraxia, Lumbosacral spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis, Axial Low Back Pain in elite Athletes, Lumbar disk herniations and radiculopathy, Cervical disk herniations, radiculopathy and myelopathy, Spinal deformities in the adolescent athlete, Return to play criteria for cervical and lumbar spine conditions, and Spine care in the aging athlete, among others.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Forthcoming Issues
Foreword
Preface
Spine Injury Prevention
Key points
Introduction/Incidence
Core stability strengthening/rehabilitation
Strengthening exercises
Stretching exercises
Kinesio taping
Equipment, technique, and rules for prevention of spine injury
Summary
Clinics care points
On-Field Management of Suspected Spinal Cord Injury
Key points
Introduction
Epidemiology
On-field injuries to the spine
Stingers/burners
Acute disk herniation
Fractures and dislocations
Thoracolumbar injuries
Preparing for the game
Initial on-field management
Stabilizing the injured spine for transfer
Managing protective equipment
Pediatric considerations
Pharmacologic treatment
Hypothermia
Definitive management
Summary
Transient Quadriparesis and Cervical Neuropraxia in Elite Athletes
Key points
Introduction
Transient quadriplegia
Cervical fractures
Recommendations
Summary
Lumbosacral Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
Key points
Pathophysiology and incidence
Classification
Clinical evaluation
Diagnostic imaging
Nonoperative management
Surgical management
Complications
Return to activity
Summary
Clinics care points
Axial Low Back Pain in Elite Athletes
Key points
Introduction
History and physical examination of the athlete
Imaging
Differential
Summary
Clinics care points
Lumbar Disk Herniations and Radiculopathy in Athletes
Key points
Introduction
Pathoanatomy
Predisposing factors
Signs, symptoms, physical examination, and diagnostic guidelines
Imaging
Nonoperative treatment
Operative treatment
Return to play
Summary
clinics care points
Cervical Disc Herniations, Radiculopathy, and Myelopathy
Key points
Introduction
Traumatic injuries
Office evaluation of cervical injuries
Surgery
Cases
Synopsis
Clinics care points
Spinal Deformities in the Adolescent Athlete
Key points
Introduction/history/definitions/background
Discussion
Summary
Clinics care points
Return to Play for Cervical and Lumbar Spine Conditions
Key points
Introduction
Cervical spine
Lumbar spine
Summary
Clinics care points
Spinal Care in the Aging Athlete
Key points
Introduction
Low back pain
Osteoporosis
Degenerative disk disease
Spinal stenosis
Summary

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