title: When to consider retiring an athlete after sports-related concussion.
abstract: The pathophysiology of concussion may lead to a variety of both short- and long-term effects, which may lead to a decision to retire from contact sports. These effects follow a recognizable progression and may cause an athlete to opt out of play at any point along this progression. To elucidate the effect of concussion or mild traumatic brain injury and weigh in on a decision to retire, the treating physician needs to take into account the history, neurologic examination, brain imaging, and neuropsychological testing. In addition, myriad social factors surrounding play must be taken into consideration.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, West Virginia University, PO Box 9183, Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA. csedney@hsc.wvu.edu
authors.forename: Cara L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Sedney
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Orphanos
authors.forename: Julian E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Bailes
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D001344:Autopsy; D001924:Brain Concussion / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D003933:Diagnosis; D018450:Disease Progression; D006801:Humans; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D038223:Post-Concussion Syndrome / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D012307:Risk Factors; D013177:Sports; D013995:Time; D016875:tau Proteins
chemical_list: C054369:MAPT protein, human; D016875:tau Proteins