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Bailes.
J. E., & Cantu, R. C. (2001). Head injury in athletes. Neurosurgery,
48 (1). 26-46. |
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of Study: |
Summary |
| Purpose: |
A
review of the historical developments in the recognition and care of athletes
with head injuries, the current theory of the pathophysiology and biomechanics
of thes insults, and the recommended management strategy, including return-to-play
criteria. |
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Topics:
Conclusion:
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- Discusses the
realization that mild traumatic brain injury or concussion represents
a health concern for athletes of all ages.
- Discusses resent
research that has better defined the relation between sports injury
to the nervous system.
- Addresses what
new neuropsychological assessment, radiographic evaluation, and pathophysiology
of concussive brain injury.
- Recommended management
strategies and return-to-play criteria is addressed.
- Head injuries
do occur during sporting events, organized or pick-up.
- Head injuries,
even mild, from sporting events need to be taken seriously.
- Return-to-play
criteria needs to be included at all levels of organized sports.
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