Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Neurologic aspects of boxing.

B D Jordan

    Archives of Neurology
    |April 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    Distinguishing acute from chronic brain injuries is key for boxing safety. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is the most serious threat, requiring better prevention strategies for amateur and professional boxers.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Cerebral [<sup>18</sup> F]T807/AV1451 retention pattern in clinically probable CTE resembles pathognomonic distribution of CTE tauopathy.

    Translational psychiatry·2016
    Same author

    Delayed Presentation of Subdural Hematoma.

    The Physician and sportsmedicine·2016
    Same author

    Acute Cervical Radiculopathy in Weight Lifters.

    The Physician and sportsmedicine·2016
    Same author

    Acute Injuries Among Professional Boxers in New York State: A Two-Year Survey.

    The Physician and sportsmedicine·2016
    Same author

    Amateur Boxing Injuries at the US Olympic Training Center.

    The Physician and sportsmedicine·2016
    Same author

    Brain Contusion and Cervical Fracture in a Professional Boxer.

    The Physician and sportsmedicine·2016

    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Sports Medicine
    • Neurotrauma

    Background:

    • Boxing poses risks for both acute and chronic neurologic injuries.
    • Acute injuries are immediately apparent, while chronic injuries develop insidiously.
    • Chronic traumatic encephalopathy represents the most significant long-term neurologic threat in boxing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To differentiate between acute and chronic neurologic injuries in boxing.
    • To highlight the unique risks associated with chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
    • To consider differences between amateur and professional boxing in injury risk.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of acute neurologic injury types (concussion, hemorrhage, contusion).
    • Characterization of chronic neurologic injury pathophysiology and insidious onset.
    • Comparative analysis of amateur versus professional boxing regulations and practices.

    Main Results:

    • Acute injuries are easier to identify due to immediate symptoms.
    • Chronic traumatic encephalopathy develops progressively after boxing cessation.
    • Differences in rules, fight duration, and medical oversight may influence brain injury risk between amateur and professional boxing.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective prevention of neurologic injuries requires distinguishing acute and chronic conditions.
    • Addressing chronic traumatic encephalopathy is paramount for boxer safety.
    • Integrated strategies including medical evaluation, protective equipment, and regulation are essential for boxing injury prevention.

    Related Experiment Videos