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Overview of concussion consensus statements since 2000.

Robert C Cantu1, M Aubry, J Dvorak

  • 1Neurosurgery Service, Department of Surgery, and Sports Medicine Service, Emerson Hospital, Concord, Massachusetts 01742, USA. rcantu@emersonhosp.org

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|November 23, 2006
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Since 2000, sports concussion research has surged. This article critically reviews key consensus statements and guidelines from NATA and ACSM, highlighting controversial areas in concussion management.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Traumatic Brain Injury

Background:

  • Significant increase in peer-reviewed sports concussion publications post-2000.
  • Numerous consensus statements and dedicated journal issues address sports concussion.
  • Established organizations like NATA and ACSM have released relevant guidelines.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate recent international consensus statements on sports concussion.
  • To analyze documents from the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
  • To identify and discuss controversial aspects within these sports concussion guidelines.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of sports concussion publications.
  • Critical analysis of consensus statements and organizational guidelines (NATA, ACSM).

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  • Identification of points of contention and debate in sports concussion management.

    • Main Results:

    • The volume of sports concussion research has dramatically increased.
    • Key documents from NATA and ACSM, alongside consensus statements, form the basis of current understanding.
    • Specific areas within these documents present significant controversy and require further discussion.

    Conclusions:

    • The rapid growth in sports concussion literature necessitates ongoing critical appraisal of guidelines.
    • Consensus statements and organizational documents provide a foundation but contain debated elements.
    • Further research and discussion are needed to resolve controversies in sports concussion management.