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Post-traumatic headaches.

Randolph W Evans1

  • 1University of Texas at Houston Medical School, Park Plaza Hospital, Department of Neurology, 1200 Binz, #1370, Houston, TX 77004, USA. rwevans@pol.net

Neurologic Clinics
|April 6, 2004
PubMed
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Post-traumatic headaches are common after mild head injuries, affecting up to 90% of patients. While often tension-type, migraines can also occur, with treatments mirroring primary headaches.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Headache Medicine
  • Trauma Care

Background:

  • Post-traumatic headaches are a frequent complication following mild head injury.
  • Post-concussion syndrome, often accompanied by headache, remains controversial.
  • Headache prevalence post-mild head injury ranges from 30% to 90%.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the characteristics and management of post-traumatic headaches.
  • To discuss the controversy surrounding post-concussion syndrome and associated headaches.
  • To highlight treatment strategies for secondary headaches after head trauma.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on post-traumatic headaches.
  • Analysis of headache types (tension-type, migraine) post-head injury.

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  • Examination of treatment protocols for primary and secondary headaches.

    • Main Results:

    • Headache is a prevalent symptom after mild head injury.
    • Migraine frequency may increase or occur de novo post-injury.
    • Persistent headaches occur in approximately 20% of patients beyond one year.

    Conclusions:

    • Post-traumatic headaches are common and require appropriate diagnosis and management.
    • Treatment approaches for post-traumatic headaches are similar to those for primary headaches.
    • Headache resolution may be independent of litigation status.