Injuries to the Cervical Spine in American Football Players
Authors:
- James T. GuilleJGJames T. Guille
- Suzanne JaffeSJSuzanne Jaffe
- 1 January 2002
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
- Vol. 84 (1) , 112-122
Abstract
➤ A national registry has documented data on more than 1300 cervical spine injuries resulting from tackle football. Axial loading of the cervical spine is the primary injury mechanism, an observation with profound implications regarding implementation of preventative measures.➤ Characteristic injuryKeywords
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