Spinal Conditions in the Athlete A Clinical Guide to Evaluation, Man
This concise, user-friendly guide brings together the strongest available evidence with expert recommendations to provide insight into the management of injuries to the athlete’s spine, including controversies unique to this area. Divided into three thema
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Spinal Conditions in the Athlete
Wellington K. Hsu • Tyler J. Jenkins Editors
Spinal Conditions in the Athlete A Clinical Guide to Evaluation, Management and Controversies
Editors Wellington K. Hsu, MD Department of Orthopedic Surgery Northwestern University Chicago, IL, USA
Tyler J. Jenkins, MD Columbia Orthopedic Group Columbia, MO, USA
ISBN 978-3-030-26206-8 ISBN 978-3-030-26207-5 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-26207-5 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
I dedicate this book to my children, Savannah, Jaiden, Evie, and Eamon. Your curiosity and inquisitiveness drive my passion for research and the search for solutions to clinical problems. To my wife and work/life partner, Erin, you have made and will continue to make everything possible in my life. Wellington K. Hsu To my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for His infinite blessings. To Ashley, my wife, for her unending love and encouragement. To my children, Luke and Elizabeth, who inspire me and give me endless joy. Tyler J. Jenkins
Preface
The purpose of this textbook is to provide a user-friendly guide that marries the strongest literature evidence with expert recommendations to provide a comprehensive overview of spine care in the elite athlete. While the data around sports science and performance outcomes has experienced a rapid growth in recent years, healthcare treatment and outcomes in athletes have lagged. Numerous external variables make performance of well-designed clinical trials challenging in this population. Despite these challenges, the rigorous demands of high-level performance have led athletes and physicians to question the typical management
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