The relevance of neuropsychologic testing for sports-related head injuries.
The utilization of neuropsychologic testing following sports-related concussion has dramatically increased over the past 5 years. The inclusion of neuropsychologic test results in the diagnosis of concussion has resulted in increasing questions into the specific role of these procedures in the return-to-play decision-making process. This article reviews the relevance of neuropsychologic testing for the sports medicine physician.
Lovell
Mark R
MR
UPMC Sports Medicine, 3200 South Water Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, USA. mlovell695@aol.com
D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001924:Brain Concussion / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D011594:Psychometrics; D020127:Recovery of Function