The identification and management of sports-related injuries has received recent attention in the press and in neurosurgical literature. This course addresses the neurosurgeon's role in evaluating and clearing children, high school athletes, college athletes and professional athletes with spine injuries.

Principal Faculty

Michael W. Groff, MD, FAANS Christina Marie Notarianni, MD, FAANS Daniel C. Lu, MD, PhD, FAANS Douglas L. Brockmeyer, MD, FAANS Srinivas K. Prasad, MD, FAANS

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: 

• Explain the standard tests and techniques for evaluating the injured athlete.
• Describe the pathophysiology of sports-related injuries.
• Apply the data and expert opinion on return-to-play guidelines to practice.