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The long-term outcomes of sport-related concussion in pediatric populations

R Davis Moore1, Jacob J Kay2, Dave Ellemberg3

  • 1Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, United States; Institute for Mind & Brain, University of South Carolina, United States.

International Journal of Psychophysiology : Official Journal of the International Organization of Psychophysiology
|April 30, 2018
PubMed

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Pediatric sports concussions are common, yet under-researched. This review focuses on the outcomes of sports-related concussions in children, highlighting the need for more data on the developing brain.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric neurology
  • Sports medicine
  • Neurotrauma research

Background:

  • Traumatic brain injuries significantly impact children, with concussions comprising 75% of cases.
  • Sports and recreational activities are the primary cause of pediatric concussions, affecting 65% of young athletes.
  • Existing concussion research predominantly focuses on adults, leaving pediatric populations understudied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated understanding of pediatric sports-related concussion outcomes.
  • To emphasize the vulnerability of the developing brain in pediatric concussion cases.
  • To offer a data-driven perspective on the consequences of sports concussions in children.

Main Methods:

  • This review synthesizes findings from experimental studies.
  • Data analysis focuses on outcomes specific to pediatric sports-related concussions.
  • Literature search prioritizes recent, high-quality research.

Main Results:

  • Children are disproportionately affected by sports-related injuries.
  • The developing brain's unique vulnerability requires specific research focus.
  • Further data is needed to fully understand long-term outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding pediatric sports concussion outcomes is crucial due to the developing brain's vulnerability.
  • More research is needed to address the knowledge gap in pediatric concussion.
  • This review highlights the importance of data-driven insights into pediatric sports injuries.

Keywords:
ChildrenConcussionFunctional outcomesSportsTBI

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