title: Bilateral Epidural Hematoma With Parietal Skull Fracture in A Division I College Athlete: A Case Report.
abstract: Bilateral epidural hematoma is a rare complication of blunt head trauma. Few cases of bilateral epidural hematomas have been described in the literature and there have been no cases that have been described in a college or professional athlete. This case report presents an unusual case of a Division I collegiate football athlete who sustained a bilateral epidural hematoma with parietal skull fracture after falling down a flight of stairs. It highlights the initial presentation to rehabilitation up until eventual return-to-play 4 months later. There were no setbacks or complications in rehabilitation process.
authors.forename: William L
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Aaron V
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Mares
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls; D056352:Athletes; D000072700:Conservative Treatment; D006407:Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: athlete head injury; bilateral extradural hematoma; head trauma rehabilitation; return to play head trauma