Catastrophic failure of anterior fusion for bilateral cervical facet dislocation: illustrative case.

Background: Bilateral facet dislocation results from flexion and distraction forces that tear the posterior ligamentous complex, disrupt the facet joint capsules, and can cause fracture of the superior articular processes of the facet joints, leading to vertebral subluxation and potentially serious spinal cord injury. When clinically feasible, the typical management is rapid closed reduction followed by fusion, typically by means of anterior, posterior, or circumferential fixation. However, the risk of construct failure in the event of anterior-only fixation is not fully understood.

Return to play after head injury in adolescent sports: evaluating football versus other sports.

Objective: Increased adolescent sports participation has raised concerns about higher rates of concussions, a prevalent injury among young athletes with potential long-term effects. Discrepancies in concussion recovery and management protocols across various sports underscore a critical issue in youth athletics. This study aimed to examine the relationship between sport type and the number of games missed following a concussion to inform targeted management strategies.