Here are five things to know:
1. Spine Injuries in Athletes is designed to help athletes suffering from spine injuries understand their recovery process.
2. Andrew C. Hecht, MD, edited the book. Dr. Hecht is a member of the NFL Brain and Spine Committee and serves as chief of spine surgery for the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City.
3. Spine Injuries in Athletes analyzes and explains athlete-patients’ full timeline of care with the help of instructional videos, case studies and return-to-play guidelines for various clinical scenarios.
4. Dr. Hecht explains: “The goal is to ensure the fastest yet safest return to play whenever possible. I think all specialists taking care of athletes will find this book very useful.”
5. Wolters Kluwer provides information and point of care solutions for the healthcare industry.
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