Management of common neurologic conditions in sports.
Neurological conditions are common in athletes. Trauma can cause direct central (eg, concussion or hemorrhage) or peripheral (eg, stinger) injury. Also, as neurological conditions in athletes become better understood, more people who have pre-existing conditions are becoming involved in organized sports. This article reviews assessment and initial management of head injury, stingers, seizures, and headaches. Return-to-play criteria are also discussed.
Dimberg
Elliot L
EL
Department of Neurology, University of Virginia, Box 800394 Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA.
Burns
Ted M
TM
D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D001924:Brain Concussion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries; D005260:Female; D006261:Headache / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008609:Mental Status Schedule; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D012640:Seizures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D013178:Sports Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D014938:Work Capacity Evaluation