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The assessment of sport-related concussion: the evidence behind neuropsychological testing and management.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11495317     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Because of the lack of valid evidence to support the current recommendations for the management of mild traumatic brain injury (concussion), many physicians, athletic trainers, coaches, and athletes have called into question the way concussions are treated in athletics. This review article discusses the current evidence for the management of concussion in high school, college, and professional sports. A complete review of the epidemiologic and neuropsychological studies to date is presented and critically reviewed, as are other assessment and management tools in concussion. The appropriate use of neuropsychological testing, grading scales, and return-to-play recommendations are discussed in depth based on the current evidence. Additionally, areas requiring further research are identified and future trends are briefly discussed.
Authors:
S H Grindel; M R Lovell; M W Collins
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine     Volume:  11     ISSN:  1050-642X     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin J Sport Med     Publication Date:  2001 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2001-08-09     Completed Date:  2001-12-27     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9103300     Medline TA:  Clin J Sport Med     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  134-43     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Saint Vincent Sports Medicine Fellowship, Erie, Pennsylvania 16502, USA. sgrindel@svhs.org
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Athletic Injuries / complications,  diagnosis*,  epidemiology
Brain Concussion / complications,  diagnosis*,  epidemiology
Female
Humans
Male
Neuropsychological Tests*
Sports Medicine / methods,  standards

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