Emerging treatment in concussion management case presentation A healthy 15 year old male presents to your clinic one week after an injury during soccer.
Emerging treatment in concussion management case presentation A healthy 15 year old male presents to your clinic one week after an injury during soccer. He jumped up to head the soccer ball and collided heads with another player. He did not lose consciousness and attempted to stay in the game.
He was pulled out and evaluated by the athletic trainer. He was sent for further evaluation for a possible sports related concussion. He has not vomited and overall reports mild fogginess, loss of concentration and mild headache.
Which of the following is the most correct statement in regards to concussion management? He needs further imaging including a CT scan B. He should rest completely for two weeks C.
He would benefit from a through balance, neurologic, vestibular and visual system examination D. He can progress into non-contact practice in the next week introduction Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), which includes sport-related concussion (SRC), is a significant public health problem with no proven effective intervention. Up to 30% of children and adolescents remain symptomatic 1 month after injury.
There remains significant public concern due to the nature of the injury and the recent football season that saw widespread images and clips of Tua Tagovailoa’s injury during the NFL season. According to data released by the NFL, there were 149 concussions suffered over 271 games this season. That's an 18% jump from 2021 and 14% higher than the three-year average between 2018 and 2020.
If you are experiencing symptoms that may be related to emerging treatments in concussion management, it is important to see a sports medicine physician. Early evaluation and treatment typically lead to better outcomes. Do not ignore pain or symptoms that are limiting your activity.
*This article is for educational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider.*
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