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Subacute concussion-related symptoms in youth.

Authors :
Blume HK
Lucas S
Bell KR
Source :
Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America [Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am] 2011 Nov; Vol. 22 (4), pp. 665-81, viii-ix.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Most athletes who experience a sports-related concussion recover from the acute effects within a few weeks. However, some children and adolescents with concussion experience symptoms for many weeks, or even months after the injury. Subacute and chronic symptoms related to concussion are particularly concerning in children, because cognitive deficits, headache or neck pain, sleep dysfunction, and emotional dysregulation can affect school performance and social function at a critical period of development and maturation. This article reviews the epidemiology of subacute symptoms after pediatric concussion and the current recommendations for the assessment and management of these symptoms in children and adolescents.<br /> (Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1558-1381
Volume :
22
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22050942
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmr.2011.08.007