[Michelle Vaccaro](/columnists/Michelle+Vaccaro)  
4/2/2008

Professional dancer Derek Hough went to the hospital for a neck injury on Tuesday.

Dancing with the Stars professional dancer Derek Hough was sent to a Los Angeles hospital on Tuesday.  
  
"E! News" reported that the 22-year-old injured his neck while rehearsing a routine with fellow dancers Mark Ballas and his sister Julianne for Tuesday night's results show.  
  
Hough was taken to the hospital for tests and observation. It was concluded that he sustained a neck sprain and would not be able to participate in Tuesday's show. He is, however, expected to be able to perform his latest dance with partner Shannon Elizabeth on Monday.