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An Investigation of the Effects of Sports-related Concussion in Youth Using Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and the Head Impact Telemetry System

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Mitigating the Consequences of Subconcussive Head Injuries.

Eric A Nauman^1,2,3, Thomas M Talavage^1,4, Paul S Auerbach⁵

¹Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA;

Annual Review of Biomedical Engineering

|April 30, 2020

Summary

Subconcussive head injuries, though not causing immediate symptoms, can lead to cumulative brain damage. Understanding this subclinical pathophysiology is key to preventing long-term neurological deficits.

Keywords:

MRI TBI concussion contact sports subconcussive injury

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Biomechanical Engineering
Neurology

Background:

Subconcussive head injury is a complex pathophysiology involving both clinical neurology and biomechanical engineering.
Current understanding often equates injury and damage, assuming tissue alterations are recoverable.
Concussion diagnosis is shifting from purely clinical to requiring objective, biomedical measurements.

Purpose of the Study:

To define subconcussive injury as subclinical brain pathophysiology.
To investigate the cumulative damage threshold before long-term neurological deficits occur.
To explore methods for avoiding injury by reducing or preventing mechanically induced damage.

Main Methods:

This study focuses on the conceptual framework and definition of subconcussive injury.
It emphasizes the need for objective measurements in assessing brain injury.
The research involves evaluating approaches to mitigate mechanically induced damage.

Main Results:

Subconcussive injury involves underlying cellular or tissue-level brain damage not severe enough for observable symptoms.
The cumulative effect of repeated subconcussive events is a primary concern for long-term neurological health.
Identifying damage-inducing events is crucial for preventative strategies.

Conclusions:

Subconcussive head impacts represent a significant area of study bridging clinical and engineering disciplines.
The focus is on the cumulative damage from subclinical events rather than diagnosed concussions.
Preventing mechanically induced damage is essential for mitigating risks of long-term neurological deficits.