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Sports Concussion and Associated Post‐Traumatic Headache
Author(s) -
Seifert Tad D.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
headache: the journal of head and face pain
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.14
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1526-4610
pISSN - 0017-8748
DOI - 10.1111/head.12087
Subject(s) - concussion , medicine , traumatic brain injury , head trauma , incidence (geometry) , head injury , intensive care medicine , chronic traumatic encephalopathy , physical therapy , injury prevention , poison control , psychiatry , medical emergency , surgery , physics , optics
Despite an incidence of approximately 3.8 million sports‐related concussions per year, the pathophysiological basis of this injury remains poorly understood. Associated post‐traumatic headache, both acute and chronic, can also provide a unique treatment challenge for medical personnel. The presence of new onset or persistent headache following injury often complicates return to play decisions. It is also now evident that recurrent head trauma may be associated with the development of some chronic neurodegenerative disorders. Although anecdotal reports and consensus guidelines are utilized in the management of sports concussion and associated post‐traumatic headache, further evidence‐based data are needed. Improved prevention and management of this injury will occur with ongoing educational and research efforts. As such advances are made, it is imperative the headache specialist have continued understanding of this evolving field.