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Recent Advances in Pediatric Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Andrea Ana Almeida1, Matthew Thomas Lorincz1, Andrew Nobuhide Hashikawa2

  • 1Department of Neurology, Michigan Medicine, Michigan NeuroSport, 2301 Commonwealth Boulevard, Suite 1022, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA.

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|November 18, 2018
PubMed

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Pediatric concussions are a growing public health issue. A multidisciplinary approach can help reduce recovery time for children with head injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric medicine
  • Neurology
  • Public health

Background:

  • Concussions in children represent a significant public health concern.
  • Primary care physicians increasingly manage pediatric concussions.
  • Diagnosis relies on clinical assessment, despite available ancillary tests.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the challenges in diagnosing and managing pediatric concussions.
  • To emphasize the benefits of a multidisciplinary approach.
  • To address the controversy surrounding sport retirement in pediatric concussion cases.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical diagnosis remains primary.
  • Review of current ancillary testing (neuropsychological, imaging, biomarkers).
  • Discussion of potential for multidisciplinary care and sport retirement guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Overlooking comorbidities can prolong recovery.
  • Multidisciplinary management may shorten patient recovery times.
  • Evidence-based studies on pediatric sport retirement are lacking.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric concussions require careful clinical diagnosis, considering comorbidities.
  • A multidisciplinary approach is recommended for optimal recovery.
  • Further research is needed on sport retirement decisions in pediatric concussion management.

Keywords:
AdolescentChildrenConcussionHead injuryPediatricSports injuryTraumatic brain injury

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