Citation

Parkinson D. Med. Hypotheses 1992; 37(1): 37-39.

Affiliation

University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1569905

Abstract

It is hypothesized that there is an entity properly called 'concussion', a transient loss of neuronal function without permanent neuronal damage, as defined years ago by Derek-Denny Brown. This implies that multiple concussions leave no deficit. n +1 times zero is still zero. Arguments are presented indicating that there is a margin of safety between the acceleration inducing 1-10 s loss of function (concussion) and that inducing permanent damage (contusions, lacerations).

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