Citation

Almeida AA, Lorincz MT, Hashikawa AN. Pediatr. Clin. North Am. 2018; 65(6): 1151-1166.

Affiliation

Department of Emergency Medicine, Children's Emergency Services, Michigan Medicine, North Campus Research Complex, University of Michigan Injury Center, 2800 Plymouth Road, Suite G080, NCRC Building 10, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA. Electronic address: Drewhash@med.umich.edu.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.pcl.2018.07.006

PMID

30446054

Abstract

Concussions after a head injury among children continues to be a substantial public health concern. An increasing number of concussions are being managed initially by primary care physicians. The diagnosis of concussion remains a clinical diagnosis despite the availability of ancillary tests such as computerized neuropsychological testing, advanced imaging, and blood biomarkers. Clinically, overlooking other injuries and comorbidities may lead to prolonged recovery for the patient. Addressing concussions in a multidisciplinary approach may help in reducing recovery time for patients. Retirement from sport in the pediatric population remains a controversial issue lacking evidenced-based studies.

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Language: en

Keywords

Adolescent; Children; Concussion; Head injury; Pediatric; Sports injury; Traumatic brain injury