Can we diagnose concussion easily?

Concussion is generally defined as a traumatic, impulsive force transmitted to the head that results in rapid onset of transiently impaired neurological function. This straightforward definition does not result, however, an easily reproducible diagnosis concussion, prior studies The Journal (J Pediatr 2015;166;1214-20) have shown. A number proprietary tests been deployed for diagnosis, yet those all limitations regard sensitivity, reliability, and expense. Could tennis ball, dowel, stopwatch found your closet or garage help remedy this problem? In volume Brown et al report cross-sectional study 568 clinic outpatients, some never concussed, others concussed 8 weeks more earlier, within assessed via battery “stick drop”—grabbing vertically falling dowel quickly possible; “wall ball”—throwing ball catching it opposite hand many times possible 30 seconds; “sharpened modified Romberg,” embellishment Romberg maneuver. recently group performed significantly worse on stick drop, wall Romberg, compared with ever groups. addition, impairments were present up after suggesting our commonly held view most youth concussions resolve month injury may be incomplete. Although was tested distinguish sensitivity specificity concussion prospectively single individuals, practical approach such holds appeal diagnose concussion. While pediatricians frown upon carrot address childhood problems, perhaps might useful Deployment any other readily available, inexpensive, non-proprietary should diagnostic, often proprietary, tools. Further needed. Article page 232 ▸ Battery Easily Accessible, Simple Tools Assessment ChildrenThe PediatricsVol. 229PreviewTo determine whether non-proprietary, novel testing can identify children injury. Full-Text PDF