title: [Sports-related concussions in youths].
abstract: Mild head trauma can be associated with concussion, defined as transient brain function impairment without radiological findings. Sports-related concussion is also reported in pediatrics (rugby, ice hockey, football, boxing, etc.). Misdiagnosis can lead to persistent neurocognitive signs with athletic and academic problems. Consensual tools are available, but they are not well-known by first-line doctors, coaches, and patients or parents. Concussed players should not be allowed to return to the field on the same day. Return to play should be gradual over 3weeks or more. School activities may need to be modified to favor cognitive rest. Prevention is based on risk information and knowledge transfer, rule changes, and protective helmets, whose effectiveness is not always proven.
authors.affiliation: Service d'accueil des urgences enfants, hôpital Nord, chemin des Bourrelly, 13015 Marseille, France. Electronic address: philippe.minodier@ap-hm.fr.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Minodier
authors.affiliation: Service d'accueil des urgences enfants, hôpital Nord, chemin des Bourrelly, 13015 Marseille, France.
authors.forename: J-M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Guillaume
authors.affiliation: Médecine du sport, hôpital Salvator, 249, boulevard de Sainte-Marguerite, 13009 Marseille, France.
authors.forename: J-M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Coudreuse
authors.affiliation: Médecine du sport, hôpital Salvator, 249, boulevard de Sainte-Marguerite, 13009 Marseille, France.
authors.forename: J-M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Viton
authors.affiliation: Orthopédie pédiatrique, hôpital d'enfants de la Timone, 264, rue Saint-Pierre, 13005 Marseille, France.
authors.forename: J-L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Jouve
authors.affiliation: Service d'accueil des urgences enfants, hôpital Nord, chemin des Bourrelly, 13015 Marseille, France.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Merrot
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D001924:Brain Concussion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans