Return to Play for Cervical and Lumbar Spine Conditions
Although the safety of contact sports has improved over the years, participation in any sport always carries a risk of injury. When cervical or lumbar spine injuries do occur, prompt…
Lumbar Disk Herniations and Radiculopathy in Athletes
Lumbar disk herniation is the most common surgical condition of the spine. High-level athletes participate in activities that place extreme loads on the intervertebral disks. These repetitive loads may lead…
Axial Low Back Pain in Elite Athletes
Back pain in sport is a common complaint and seen by athletes, trainers, and treating physicians. Although there are a multitude of pain generators, mechanical sources are most common. Certain…
Lumbosacral Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
Repetitive stress on the lumbosacral spine during sporting activity places the athletic patient at risk of developing symptomatic pars defect. Clinical history, physical examination, and diagnostic imaging are important to…
Transient Quadriparesis and Cervical Neuropraxia in Elite Athletes
Elite athletes are often faced with difficult decisions when faced with a cervical spinal disorder. There are many aspects to consider such as the risk of further injury, short- and…
On-Field Management of Suspected Spinal Cord Injury
Acute spinal cord injuries in athletes are rare. However, on-field management of such injuries requires a well-planned approach from a team of well-trained medical staff. Athletes wearing protective gear should…
Rehabilitation of Soft Tissue Injuries of the Hip and Pelvis
The athlete’s hip is complex when it comes to the surrounding musculature—approximately 21 different muscles can cross the hip and pelvis region, all synchronously working to maintain pelvic stability and…
Hip Injuries in the Adolescent Athlete
This article provides concise and up-to-date information on the most common hip pathologies that affect adolescent athletes. We cover the evaluation and treatment of avulsion injuries, stress fractures, slipped capital…
Sex-Related Differences in Hip Injury Rates and Strength and Conditioning
Hip injuries are common in the athletic population, typically occurring in sports as a result of contact or overuse. Previous literature describes differences in injury rates between male and female…
Pelvic Avulsion Injuries in the Adolescent Athlete
Pelvic avulsion fractures are common in youth athletes; many of these injuries can be treated conservatively. This article reviews the etiology, presentation, and management of the more common pelvic avulsion…
