Navigate the unique clinical issues involved in treating athletes who have spinal injuries.  A team of peerless authorities in sports medicine share their unparalleled expertise in Spine Injuries in Athletes , published in partnership with the AAOS. This unique and practical clinical reference culls today\u2019s best approaches for managing these injuries, optimizing function, and ensuring quick but safe return to play whenever possible. Ensure proper on-field management and evaluation, transport, and pharmacologic management with the aid of evidence-based \u201chow-to\u201d advice from leading experts.Implement effective surgical and non-surgical treatment and rehabilitation plans , tailored to the sport-specific needs of each patient.Navigate the practical reality of managing both elite athletes and weekend warriors through step-by-step guidance on return-to-play criteria and decision making.