title: Evidence-Based review of sport-related concussion: clinical science.
abstract: The clinical nature of sport-related concussion is discussed in this paper. Particularly highlighted are the difficulties with definition, injury severity grading, classification, and understanding of clinical symptoms. In addition, the well-recognized sequelae of concussion including the motor and convulsive manifestations are discussed in detail. Where possible, an evidence-based approach is adopted to assist the understanding of the literature in this complex area.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Johnston
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: McCrory
authors.forename: N G
authors.initials: NG
authors.lastname: Mohtadi
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Meeuwisse
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D001924:Brain Concussion / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D013178:Sports Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D015599:Trauma Severity Indices