AOSSM Youth to the NFL Sports Medicine Course with CME-On Field Management of Injuries by Prasarn

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In the video, a spine surgeon from the University of Texas discusses the prevention and treatment of cervical spine injuries. He explains that there was controversy surrounding spinal immobilization in the past, but a study comparing accidents in New Mexico and Malaysia showed that spine boarding was ineffective. Cervical spine injuries are not common in the NFL, but they can lead to permanent quadriplegia, so limiting movement is important. The surgeon argues that log rolling is suboptimal and suggests a six plus person lift and slide. Collars can be problematic, but they should still be used in the acute setting. The study concludes that collars are safe to apply and are valuable in reminding providers to be cautious with neck injuries. Cervical injuries occur rarely but require attention to detail and planning for effective treatment.

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Presented by Mark Prasarn MD

Keywords

spine surgeon

cervical spine injuries

spinal immobilization

quadriplegia

neck injuries