Which of the following might an ice hockey player describe as the mechanism of injury that resulted in a cervical spine injury?
A) Sliding headfirst into the boards, axially loading the spine
B) Crashing into the boards with the neck in a flexed position upon impact
C) Falling into the boards after having been hit from behind
D) All of the above

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All of the described scenarios involve mechanisms that could lead to a cervical spine injury in ice hockey. These include axial loading of the spine, neck flexion upon impact, and falling into the boards after a hit, all of which can cause significant stress or trauma to the cervical spine.

Which of the Following Might an Ice Hockey Player Describe