Pre-hospital treatment key to catastrophic spine injuries in youth sports
PHILADELPHIA — Although catastrophic injuries to the spine among youth who participate in sports participants are rare, having a game day, pre-hospital treatment plan in place is essential, according to a physician who spoke on the topic at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting, here.
“Injuries to the cervical spine in sport are uncommon, but can result in devastating consequences,” Seifert said. – by Robert Linnehan
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Seifert TD. Session #C82. Presented at: American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting; April 26-May 3, 2014; Philadelphia.
Disclosures: Seifert has no relevant financial disclosures.
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