Journal of athletic training
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To alert athletic trainers to the importance of recognizing the signs and symptoms of central cord syndrome. ⋯ The original injury sustained by the wrestler was thought to be a brachial plexus injury but, in fact, was a mild central cord injury. Central cord syndrome was not suspected in the original injury because the athlete's complaint was of unilateral numbness. With the second injury, the central cord injury was more severe. Proper recognition, assessment, and handling of this situation were crucial in providing optimal care to this athlete.