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[On the problem of post-traumatic headache].

P Wessely1, F Holzner

  • 1Kopfschmerzambulanz, Neurologischen Universitätsklinik, Wien.

Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift
|August 28, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Posttraumatic headache, a common consequence of head trauma, presents varied causes and lacks a uniform presentation. Both organic and psychogenic factors likely contribute to its development.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Traumatology
  • Pain Medicine

Context:

  • Headaches following head trauma are common but lack a standardized definition or etiology.
  • Existing literature indicates a complex interplay of factors contributing to posttraumatic headaches.

Purpose:

  • To elucidate the varied nature, etiology, and pathogenesis of posttraumatic headaches.
  • To explore the relationship between organic injuries and psychogenic factors in headache development.

Summary:

  • Posttraumatic headache is a broad term for head or neck pain after trauma, with diverse causes and no single typical presentation.
  • Commonly linked to scalp, cervical spine, or intracranial injuries, these headaches are influenced by psychogenic factors.
  • Distinguishing between purely organic and psychogenic causes is challenging, with individual cases likely involving a combination of both.

Impact:

  • Highlights the complexity of posttraumatic headaches, necessitating individualized diagnostic and treatment approaches.
  • Emphasizes the need to consider both physical and psychological components in managing posttraumatic headache patients.
  • Provides a foundation for further research into the specific mechanisms and effective interventions for posttraumatic headache.

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