AOSSM Youth to the NFL Sports Medicine Course with CME-Lumbar Spine Update

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses non-emergent conditions of the lumbar spine and how to manage them in athletes. They talk about lumbar disc herniation, stressing the importance of discerning between contained and extruded herniations and managing inflammation. They also discuss stress fractures in the lumbar spine and how to evaluate and treat them, including rest and rehab. Lastly, they touch on transverse process fractures, common in football, and explain that supportive care is usually sufficient. Overall, the video emphasizes the importance of proper evaluation and treatment to get athletes back to play safely. No credits are mentioned in the transcript.

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Presented by Andrew B. Dossett MD

Keywords

lumbar spine

disc herniation

stress fractures

evaluation

athlete safety