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Page: << Prev | 1 | 2 While rare, neck injuries suffered by youngsters who play contact sports such as football, ice hockey and lacrosse can be catastrophic, Treme noted.
"Although these events are uncommon, they can be tragic. The initial treatment, usually within the first 10 minutes, is critical to how the patient will do in the long term. The goal, of course, is to avoid paralysis or neurological damage," Treme said.
The study was presented March 8 in San Francisco at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Specialty Day.
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The Nemours Foundation has information for parents about children and sports injuries.
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