Citation

Williams VB, Danan IJ. Curr. Pain Headache Rep. 2016; 20(6): e43.

Affiliation

Clinical Fellow, Sports Neurology and Pain Medicine, Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, 6801 Park Terrace, Los Angeles, CA, 90045, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s11916-016-0569-5

PMID

27188579

Abstract

The approach to sports concussion diagnosis and management has been evolving at an unprecedented rate over the last several years. So much so, that committees at all level of sports have implemented concussion protocols and made adjustments to certain league rules in an effort to minimize the risk of head injury. With this newfound attention has come an even greater push by the scientific community to address the many questions that remain. The aim of this review article is to present the topic of sports concussion by means of discreet eras. It begins by introducing the very first mentions of concussion, dating back to ancient Greece, to present day, highlighting important periods along the way. It then goes on to review emerging scientific data, from biomarkers and serum studies, to imaging modalities, and brain networking. All of which will hopefully contribute to both the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to sports concussion.

Language: en