Stingers and Burners

摘要

This report aims to describe stingers and burners, their epidemiology, expected findings on history and physical examination, management and return to play considerations, as well as methods to prevent reinjury. It is important because stingers and burners, though they often do not have catastrophic consequences, are relatively common injuries in athletes. Also, as head up tackling is encouraged more and more as a way to prevent catastrophic spine injuries, stingers and burners may become even more prevalent.