Sport-related concussion in adolescents.
Sport-related concussion is a common problem encountered by pediatricians and other primary care physicians. Assessment of concussion is based on clinical evaluation. The Zurich consensus statement provides a basic framework to guide concussion management decisions and recommends an individualized approach and the exercising of clinical judgment in return-to-play decisions. This article reviews practice aspects of concussion for the adolescent athletes who present in the primary care office or clinic setting.
Patel
Dilip R
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Department of Pediatrics and Human Development, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA.
Reddy
Vinay
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D000293:Adolescent; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D001924:Brain Concussion / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D003936:Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012146:Rest