Citation

Christensen J, McGrew CA. Curr. Sports Med. Rep. 2019; 18(1): 17-19.

Affiliation

Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, NM.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1249/JSR.0000000000000558

PMID

30624330

Abstract

Driving an automobile has inherent danger, and driving after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI)/sports-related concussion (SRC) can make this task even more hazardous. There is evidence to suggest that restriction from driving for the first 24 to 48 h after mTBI/SRC is probably reasonable. However, after the first 48 h have passed, there is insufficient evidence to make a recommendation regarding return to driving. Clinicians need to weigh the evidence and make decisions on how to advise their patients on a case by case basis. Further research is required to provide a standardized recommendation.

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