Congenital and Developmental Anomalies of the Cervical Spine in Athletes—Current Concepts

Congenital abnormalities of the cervical spine are uncommon among athletes. Radiographic criteria for congenital or developmental spinal stenosis remain uncertain and the decision to return to play is still based upon low-level evidence. This article discusses the radiographic imaging of congenital...

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Published in:Operative techniques in sports medicine 2013-09, Vol.21 (3), p.159-163
Main Authors: Tyrakowski, Marcin, MD, PhD, Nandyala, Sreeharsha V., BA, Marquez-Lara, Alejandro, MD, Siemionow, Kris, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
athlete
Athletes
Back
cervical spine
congenital anomalies
Football
Joint surgery
Medical imaging
neuropraxia
NMR
Nuclear magnetic resonance
Orthopedics
Pain
Rheumatology
spinal stenosis
Therapy
Vertebrae
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Summary:Congenital abnormalities of the cervical spine are uncommon among athletes. Radiographic criteria for congenital or developmental spinal stenosis remain uncertain and the decision to return to play is still based upon low-level evidence. This article discusses the radiographic imaging of congenital or developmental anomalies of the cervical spine and the current concepts related to the decision-making process concerning the return to professional contact or collision sports among athletes.
ISSN:1060-1872
1557-9794
DOI:10.1053/j.otsm.2013.10.006