Citation

Provance AJ, Engelman GH, Terhune EB, Coel RA. Orthopedics 2015; 39(1): 24-30.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Healio)

DOI

10.3928/01477447-20151218-13

PMID

26709563

Abstract

Concussions make up nearly 10% of all high school athletic injuries. Recent changes in concussion management guidelines and legislation aim to make concussion care more standardized and safe but simultaneously pose a challenge for the primary care and sports medicine physician. Pediatric and adolescent concussions may cause anxiety for the treating physician due to concerns over return-to-play decisions, academic issues, and the potential for second impact syndrome. Determining when to refer a patient to an emergency department acutely, to an outpatient concussion clinic, or to other subspecialists may be a difficult decision for the primary care physician. The aim of this article is to review current evidence regarding concussion treatment and return-to-school and return-to-play recommendations to provide the primary care and sports medicine physician with practical guidelines for managing concussions. [Orthopedics].

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