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.
Department of Pediatrics and Human Development, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA.
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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