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T Kirschbichler, E Scherzer

    Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
    |January 1, 1994
    PubMed
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    Expert evaluation of post-traumatic headache is complex due to vague definitions and the need for neurological analysis to confirm causal links between head injury and persistent headaches. Psychological factors can also contribute to cephalgia following trauma.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Traumatology

    Context:

    • Post-traumatic headache presents diagnostic challenges, particularly differentiating genuine cases from other conditions.
    • Headache following head injury requires careful neurological assessment to establish causality.

    Purpose:

    • To delineate the complexities in expert opinion regarding post-traumatic headache.
    • To highlight the diagnostic criteria and potential causes of headache after head trauma.

    Summary:

    • Genuine post-traumatic headache is closely time-related to the inciting event.
    • Neurological analysis is crucial for verifying the link between head injury and headache.
    • While minor head trauma may cause transient headaches, severe injuries can indicate cerebrospinal fluid circulation issues.
    • Migraine evolution post-head injury is rare, but traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage or trigeminal nerve lesions can cause severe pain.

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  • Both organic and psychological factors may contribute to post-traumatic headache, complicating expert evaluation, especially in cases of conversion neurosis.

    • Impact:

    • Clarifies the diagnostic approach to post-traumatic headache.
    • Provides insights into the differential diagnosis of headaches following craniocerebral trauma.
    • Informs expert opinion and disability assessments for patients experiencing persistent headaches post-injury.