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Neurologic Athletic Head and Spine Injuries
Neurologic Athletic Head and Spine Injuries Author:Robert C. Cantu Neurologic Athletic Head and Spine Injuries addresses prevention, correct on-the-field evaluation, accurate diagnosis, prompt proper treatment, correct return-to-play decision-making, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries to the head, neck and spine. This in-depth resource thoroughly covers the most frequent catastrophic neurologic head and sp... more »ine injuries, the subdural hematoma, malignant brain edema syndrome of children, second impact syndrome of adolescents and adults, and quadriplegia, as well as less life threatening disorders: concussion, traumatic convulsions, epilepsy, and headache. An entire 10-chapter section addresses specific sports, common injuries and related concerns and a section on legal considerations rounds out this comprehensive book. Anyone who deals with athletes and injury will benefit from reading this remarkable book.« less