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¹Orthopedic Surgery Service, Department of Surgery, Madigan Army Medical Center, 9040 Jackson Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98431, USA.

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Summary

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Athletes may return to high-impact sports after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Individualized assessment is crucial for safe return-to-play decisions following cervical spine surgery.

Keywords:

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion Cervical disc herniation Cervical disc surgery Cervical spondylosis Return to play Spinal cord contusion Spinal cord injury Spinal stenosis

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Neurosurgery

Background:

Return-to-play (RTP) criteria after cervical spine surgery lack clear guidelines.
Limited literature exists on optimal outcomes and criteria for athletes.
Surgeon experience heavily influences RTP decisions.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current understanding of return-to-play criteria after cervical spine surgery.
To highlight the consensus regarding anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) in athletes.
To emphasize the need for individualized patient management.

Main Methods:

Literature review on cervical spine surgery and athletic participation.
Analysis of existing consensus and evidence regarding ACDF outcomes.
Discussion of factors influencing RTP decisions.

Main Results:

Strong consensus supports safe return to high-velocity and collision sports after single-level ACDF.
Lack of robust evidence-based data necessitates a cautious approach.
Case-by-case management is recommended.

Conclusions:

Athletes can potentially return to demanding sports after ACDF.
Individualized counseling considering sport type, player factors, and surgical details is essential.
Further research is needed to establish evidence-based RTP guidelines.