As sports medicine draws increased media focus, the field has kept education and training relevant with the help of the ACEP Sports Medicine Section. The Section collaborates on sports medicine research, training, and other issues and is a vital educational resource for medical students, residents, and fellows.
Clearing the C-Collar in the Emergency Department: A Practical Guide
Cervical spine (C-spine) injuries are a critical consideration in trauma patients. Emergency department (ED) providers must balance the need to protect the spine from further injury with the goal of m...
July 18, 2025
Management of Non-Emergent Low Back Pain
Case: A 24 year old male with a past medical history of hypothyroid who presents to the Emergency Department complaining of low back pain over the past two weeks. Patient reports returning from a snow...
July 18, 2025
Cracking the Case: Rib Fractures
Case: A 50-year-old male presents to the Emergency Department for right sided chest pain after slipping down a set of bleachers while doing his routine morning stair climbing. He fell directly onto th...
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As sports medicine draws increased media focus, the field has kept education and training relevant with the help of the ACEP Sports Medicine Section. The Section collaborates on sports medicine research, training, and other issues and is a vital educational resource for medical students, residents, and fellows.
American College of Emergency Physicians
