Citation

Lovell M. Neurol. Clin. 2008; 26(1): 45-62.

Affiliation

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for Sports Medicine, 3200 South Water Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.ncl.2007.12.001

PMID

18295083

Abstract

This article provides a review of contemporary standards for the management of athletes who have sustained a sports-related head injury. Recent research regarding concussion management is reviewed with specific reference to clinical care. The use of neuropsychologic testing in sports also is reviewed, and a systematic protocol for the management of sports-related concussion is presented.

Language: en