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Cervical Spine

Cervical Spine. when the top of the head makes contact, the torso will continue its motion (axial compression). the resultant force can result in a fracture or a dislocation. Cervical Spine. 7 injuries from 1988 - 1994 7 injuries in 1995 5 / 7 with spinal cord involvement.

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Cervical Spine

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  1. Cervical Spine • when the top of the head makes contact, the torso will continue its motion (axial compression) • the resultant force can result in a fracture or a dislocation

  2. Cervical Spine • 7 injuries from 1988-1994 • 7 injuries in 1995 5/7 with spinal cord involvement • 4 in players age 16 - 20 (helmet & full mask) • 3 in players age 30 - 36 (helmet) Ashare Safety Symposium 1997

  3. Cervical Spine • all in theoffensive zone (behind the goal line) • allforwards • nonechecking from behind Ashare Safety Symposium 1997

  4. Cervical Spine • the most vulnerable position is slight flexion (head down) • serious injury can occur at walking speed • no protective equipment will prevent this injury

  5. Prevention is the Key Protect yourself by making initial board contact with another part of their body other than their head ... • when sliding on the ice or being checked near the boards  make board contact with the shoulder blade or buttock areas

  6. Prevention is the Key Protect yourself by making initial board contact with another part of their body other than their head ... • when sliding on the ice or being checked near the boards  make board contact with the shoulder blade or buttock areas “heads up, don’t duck”

  7. Facial Injuries • 95% of professional hockey players sustain some type of facial injury during their career. 1 facial fx 2 lost teeth 15 facial lacerations

  8. FACIAL PROTECTION “Take the masks off” nmore aggressive and dangerous tactics 3 reckless abandon 3 false sense of security 3 use the head as a weapon n less concern for high sticking nmore lenient officiating

  9. FACIAL PROTECTION “Take the masks off” 4facemasksincrease the risk of more serious brain and spinal cord injuries 4an acceptable risk of increased facial lacerations and dental trauma T No scientific evidence availablewhich supports this opinion

  10. FACIAL PROTECTION “Put the masks on” nrisk of injury is inherent to the game n injury prevention through coaching, education, rule enforcement, and protective equipment nfacial protection will always be part of the player development process (youth levels)

  11. FACIAL PROTECTION “Put the masks on” 4nearly eliminate eye, face, and dental injuries 4no increased risk of brain and cervical spine injuries T scientific evidence available which supports this opinion

  12. “Injuries in Junior A Ice Hockey” n most common anatomic region injured: face nrisk of facial trauma much higher in games (63x) 3 lack of uniform facial protection Stuart MJ & Smith AM, AJSM 1995

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