Transforming Pediatric Care: Technological Innovations for Concussion Prevention and Monitoring

Area of Science:

• Pediatric neurology
• Sports medicine
• Biomedical engineering

Background:

• Concussion is a frequent pediatric mild traumatic brain injury from head trauma.
• Sports injuries are the leading cause, followed by falls and accidents.
• Rising concussion rates necessitate better prevention and management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide an updated overview of pediatric concussion.
• To focus on technological innovations for concussion prevention and monitoring.
• To highlight advancements in risk reduction and real-time detection.

Main Methods:

• Review of emerging technologies for concussion management.
• Inclusion of instrumented mouthguards, biomarkers, VR, and AI models.
• Analysis of technology's role in risk reduction and individualized care.

Main Results:

• Emerging tools offer enhanced safety in sports and daily activities.
• Technologies provide data for research and clinical decisions.
• AI models show potential for predicting concussion risk and severity.

Conclusions:

• Technological innovations promise to transform pediatric concussion care.
• Advancements can improve prevention, detection, monitoring, and management.
• Further validation in diverse pediatric populations is crucial.