Serious cervical spine injury in the older rugby player. An indication for routine radiological examination
Scher, A.T.
South African Medical Journal 64(4): 138-140
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9574 PMID: 6867889 Document Number: 197143
There appears to be premature onset of cervical spondylosis in the cervical spines of rugby players who are then at increased risk of hyperextension injury to the spinal cord with resultant paralysis. An illustrative case report is presented. The value of and necessity for routine radiological examination of the cervical spines of all rugby players is stressed.