A happy new year to all on the forum.

 

A patient I saw today has been diagnosed as having a T12 STABLE crush fracture and presents with controllable pain level, full range of movement with minimal pain at the end ROM only. No neuro/ referred pain was assessed.

 

He has been told that he will not be allowed to play contact sports for 12 months. What do other people think of this? I would have thought 12 weeks and a graded return to be appropriate. Any article references?

 

Paul Sumner  Cornwall, uk