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  • Sports Medicine
  • Public Health

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  • Concussion, also known as mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), is a frequent condition in children.
  • Existing research predominantly originates from North America, limiting global understanding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review global perspectives on the epidemiology, treatment, and prognosis of pediatric concussion.
  • To identify gaps in research, particularly from low and middle-income countries.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was performed on PubMed using Clinical Queries.
  • Keywords included "concussion" and "mild traumatic brain injury," limited to pediatric populations.
  • Included study types were meta-analyses, RCTs, clinical trials, and reviews.

Main Results:

  • Prevalence estimates for pediatric concussion vary significantly due to differing case definitions and populations studied.
  • Diagnosis is primarily clinical; neuroimaging is not routinely recommended as concussions cause functional, not structural, brain disturbances.
  • Most children recover within 10 days (often 48-72 hours) with appropriate physical and cognitive rest, though prolonged rest may be detrimental.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric concussion has a generally favorable prognosis, with most symptoms resolving within 10 days.
  • There is a significant lack of global data on concussion management and outcomes, especially from non-Western countries.
  • Further research is crucial to establish a comprehensive global perspective on pediatric mild traumatic brain injury.