Evidence-Based review of sport-related concussion: clinical science.
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.
Johnston
K M
KM
Department of Neurosurgery, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
McCrory
P
P
Mohtadi
N G
NG
Meeuwisse
W
W
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