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    Sports neurology emergencies require prompt recognition and management. This review covers essential elements for neurologists and healthcare providers caring for athletes, highlighting both common and unique neurologic conditions in sports.

    Area of Science:

    • Sports neurology as an emerging subspecialty.
    • Neurologic emergencies in athletes.
    • Interdisciplinary care for sports-related neurologic conditions.

    Background:

    • Neurologists and non-neurologists manage athletes with nervous system emergencies.
    • Varied expertise in recognizing and managing sports-related neurologic emergencies.
    • Need for a comprehensive understanding of neurologic emergencies in sports medicine.

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    • To provide a review of essential information for neurologic emergencies in sports.
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    • To benefit a diverse range of healthcare professionals involved in athlete care.

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  • Discussion of general principles for neurologic emergencies with relevance to sports.

    • Main Results:

    • Comprehensive overview of direct and indirect neurologic emergencies in athletes.
    • Inclusion of conditions affecting the brain, spine, peripheral nerves, and muscles.
    • Emphasis on sports-specific neurologic complications and systemic emergencies with neurologic consequences.

    Conclusions:

    • Neurologic emergencies in sports must be considered in athlete medical care planning.
    • Healthcare providers for athletes should be prepared for diverse neurologic emergencies.
    • Integrating sports neurology knowledge is crucial for optimal athlete health outcomes.