Christopher C Giza, Jeffrey S Kutcher, Stephen Ashwal, Jeffrey Barth, Thomas S D Getchius, Gerard A Gioia, Gary S Gronseth, Kevin Guskiewicz, Steven Mandel, Geoffrey Manley, Douglas B McKeag, David J Thurman, Ross Zafonte
OBJECTIVE: To update the 1997 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) practice parameter regarding sports concussion, focusing on 4 questions: 1) What factors increase/decrease concussion risk? 2) What diagnostic tools identify those with concussion and those at increased risk for severe/prolonged early impairments, neurologic catastrophe, or chronic neurobehavioral impairment? 3) What clinical factors identify those at increased risk for severe/prolonged early postconcussion impairments, neurologic catastrophe, recurrent concussions, or chronic neurobehavioral impairment? 4) What interventions enhance recovery, reduce recurrent concussion risk, or diminish long-term sequelae? The complete guideline on which this summary is based is available as an online data supplement to this article...
June 11, 2013: Neurology