Derivation of a Focused, Brief Concussion Physical Examination for Adolescents With Sport-Related Concussion

Sport-related concussion.

Sport-related concussion is a common injury in children and adolescents. Athletes seldom report concussive symptoms, which makes the diagnosis a challenge. The management of sport-related concussion has changed significantly over the last several years. The previously used grading systems and return-to-play guidelines have been abandoned in favor of more individualized assessment and management...

School Attendance and Symptoms in Adolescents After Sport-Related Concussion

The epidemiology of sport-related concussion.

Concussions and head injuries may never be completely eliminated from sports. However, with better data comes an improved understanding of the types of actions and activities that typically result in concussions. With this knowledge can come improved techniques and rule changes to minimize the rate and severity of concussions in sports. This article identifies the factors that affect concussion...

A Practical Concussion Physical Examination Toolbox

CONTEXT With heightened awareness of concussion, there is a need to assess and manage the concussed patient in a consistent manner. Unfortunately, concussion physical examination has not been standardized or supported by evidence. Important questions remain about the physical examination. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION Review of ClinicalKey, Cochrane, MEDLINE, and PubMed prior to July 2015 was performe...

Neuropsychological assessment of sport-related concussion.

Assessment of concussion can be challenging for medical practitioners given the different factors associated with each individual injury. The use of neuropsychological testing provides an objective method in the evaluation and management of concussion. Over the last 20 years it has become increasingly useful in the realm of sports concussion and has been deemed a cornerstone of concussion manag...