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Stanley Herring1, W Ben Kibler2, Margot Putukian3
1Departments of Rehabilitation Medicine, Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine and Neurological Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Current Sports Medicine Reports
|August 6, 2021
Summary
This consensus statement offers guidance for team physicians on managing sports-related concussions (SRC) in athletes. It aims to improve medical care for athletes experiencing SRC, also known as mild traumatic brain injury.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Neurology
- Public Health
Background:
- Sports-related concussion (SRC) is a significant concern in athletic populations.
- Team physicians require updated guidance for managing SRC.
- This document addresses critical medical issues for athletes with SRC.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a consensus statement on selected issues in SRC for team physicians.
- To assist team physicians in delivering optimal care for athletes with SRC.
- To serve as a resource for managing mild traumatic brain injury in sports.
Main Methods:
- Development by the Team Physician Consensus Conference (TPCC).
- An alliance of six major professional associations.
- Annual consensus article format.
Main Results:
- An overview of key medical issues relevant to SRC management.
- Guidance tailored for practicing team physicians.
- Focus on practical application in sports settings.
Conclusions:
- The statement aims to enhance the medical care provided to athletes with SRC.
- It emphasizes the importance of a consensus-based approach.
- It supports team physicians in addressing the complexities of SRC.
