Contact Sports Trauma
Contact sports trauma encompasses spine injuries that occur in physical contact sports like football, basketball, rugby, ice hockey, and wrestling. These injuries typically result from collisions, falls, or sudden impacts.
What is Contact Sports Trauma?
Common Injury Types
Cervical (Neck) Injuries
Neck injuries from tackles and collisions can have serious consequences. Whiplash, disc herniation, and cervical strains are common.
Thoracic and Lumbar Injuries
Back injuries often result from falls and collisions.
Acute Disc Herniation
Sudden impact can cause disc herniation.
Emergency Symptoms
- Severe neck or back pain
- Numbness in arms or legs
- Difficulty moving
- Muscle weakness
- Dizziness (in cervical trauma)
Treatment Approach
Acute Phase
- Immobilization
- Pain control
- Inflammation management
Surgical Treatment
Prof. Dr. Salim Şentürk's endoscopic approach:
- Minimally invasive techniques
- Fast rehabilitation
- Safe return-to-sport protocols
Other Treatments
Spine Surgery
Surgical treatment of spine and spinal cord diseases
Deformity Surgery
Deformity surgery is the surgical correction of scoliosis, kyphosis, and spinal imbalance. Effective treatment is achieved with modern techniques and implants. Prof. Dr. Salim Şentürk's expertise in complex deformity surgery.
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Endoscopic spine surgery is a minimally invasive technique performed through an 8 mm incision. Same-day discharge and rapid recovery are possible for lumbar and cervical disc herniations. Prof. Dr. Salim Şentürk's endoscopic surgery expertise.
Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Peripheral nerve surgery treats nerve compressions, injuries, and tumors. Carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, and nerve tumors are treated surgically. Prof. Dr. Salim Şentürk's nerve surgery expertise.
Reviewed by: Prof. Dr. Salim Şentürk, Neurosurgeon
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