After a long season and post-season, National Football League fans are gearing up for the Super Bowl this weekend. There are several medical staff involved in the care of both teams involved, the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos, including two spine specialists.
Stanley A. Herring, MD, is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist with an emphasis on spinal disorders and concussions. He is also the team physician for the Seattle Seahawks and co-medical director for the Seattle Sports Concussion Program. He is a member of the NFL Team Physicians Society and practices with UW Medicine Sports & Spine Physicians.
Chad J. Prusmack, MD, is an orthopedic spine surgeon with Rocky Mountain Spine Clinic. He also serves as a neurosurgical consultant to the Denver Broncos and has a special interest in sports medicine of the spine and brain. He is a member of the North American Spine Society and has participated in the research and development of minimally invasive spine equipment.
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