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Neuropsychological assessment of sport-related concussion.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21074083     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Assessment of concussion can be challenging for medical practitioners given the different factors associated with each individual injury. The use of neuropsychological testing provides an objective method in the evaluation and management of concussion. Over the last 20 years it has become increasingly useful in the realm of sports concussion and has been deemed a cornerstone of concussion management by the Concussion in Sport group at the International Symposia on Concussion in Sport. Neuropsychological assessment has evolved to using computer-based neurocognitive testing, which has become increasingly common over the last decade, especially in organized sports. Neuropsychological assessment has also proven to be effective in the detection of differences based on several individual factors, including age, gender, and history of prior concussion. Despite its documented value, neuropsychological assessment should be one of several tools used as part of the concussion assessment/management process.
Authors:
Eric W Johnson; Nathan E Kegel; Michael W Collins
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Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Clinics in sports medicine     Volume:  30     ISSN:  1556-228X     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin Sports Med     Publication Date:  2011 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-11-15     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8112473     Medline TA:  Clin Sports Med     Country:  United States    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  73-88, viii-ix     Citation Subset:  IM    
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Concussion Program, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 3200 South Water Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, USA. johnsonew@upmc.edu
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