The Epidemiology of Catastrophic Spine Injuries in High School and College Football.

The article focuses on the prevention and management of athletic cervical spine trauma. It is mentioned that American football, both in the amateur and professional level, is connected to the highest number of direct catastrophic injuries which include quadriplegia and cervical spine trauma. The discussion is aimed at presenting information to spur the need for better athlete education and research. Statistical data on the incidence of quadriplegia in the high school and college levels are also included.