Neck on the Line: Managing Cervical Spine Injuries in Hockey
Description
This episode explores the current concepts in diagnosing, treating, and preventing cervical spine injuries in ice hockey. From game-speed collisions to sideline management, learn how spine boards, imaging, and return-to-play protocols shape outcomes.
Dive into the critical care of cervical spine injuries in ice hockey. We cover the latest in on-ice assessment, imaging decisions, and surgical vs. conservative treatment—plus how to keep players safe while maintaining high-level performance.
Main source: Cervical Spine Injuries in the Ice Hockey Player: Current Concepts in Epidemiology, Management and Prevention
Cole Morrissette, Paul J. Park, Ronald A. Lehman, Charles A. Popkin
Global Spine J. 2021 Oct; 11(8): 1299–1306. Published online 2020 Nov 18. doi: 10.1177/2192568220970549
PMCID: PMC8453685
United States
