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1Division of Neurology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL; Departments of Pediatrics and Neurology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL.
Pediatric Neurology Briefs
|March 3, 2016
Summary
Pediatric concussion often presents with vestibular abnormalities. This study found that 81% of young patients with concussion showed vestibular issues during their initial clinical evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Sports Medicine
- Neurology
Background:
- Concussion is a common injury in children and adolescents.
- Vestibular system dysfunction can impact recovery from concussion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of vestibular abnormalities in pediatric concussion patients.
- To identify potential early indicators of concussion in young individuals.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective cohort study design.
- Analysis of 247 patients aged 5-18 years with concussion.
- Data collected from July 2010 to December 2011.
Main Results:
- 81% of patients exhibited vestibular abnormalities on initial clinical examination.
- Vestibular dysfunction was a frequent finding in this pediatric concussion cohort.
Conclusions:
- Vestibular abnormalities are highly prevalent in pediatric concussion.
- Initial clinical assessment of vestibular function may be crucial for managing concussion in children and adolescents.
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