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  • Title: Neck Injuries.
    Author: Oshlag B, Ray T, Boswell B.
    Journal: Prim Care; 2020 Mar; 47(1):165-176. PubMed ID: 32014132.
    Abstract:
    Neck injuries are relatively uncommon but have the potential to cause serious and permanent disability. In athletes, injuries are most common in contact sports, and occur with direct axial loading with a forward-flexed neck. Soft tissue and peripheral nerve injuries are typically minor and self-limiting, with excellent recovery potential and return to activities based on symptoms. Concern for devastating spinal cord injuries has led to routine immobilization using spine boards and hard cervical collars. This approach may provide more harm than benefit when applied universally, and a more commonsense protocol can be used to better address potential neck injuries.
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