History, Physical Examination, and Differential Diagnosis of Neck Pain
Neck pain is a common and costly problem in Western society. Nearly two-thirds of the US population will experience neck pain at some point in their lives, and at any…
Management of Neck Pain
Allen Sinclair Chen, MD, MPH, Guest Editor With variable pain generators and differing responses to treatment, neck pain can pose a challenging problem for both patients and providers. Diagnostic evaluations,…
Diagnosis of Concussion: The Role of Imaging Now and in the Future
The primary role of neuroimaging in the clinical context of sports-related concussion is the exclusion of a more severe, unsuspected intracranial injury. Computed tomography remains the test of choice for…
Youth Sports and Concussions: Preventing Preventable Brain Injuries. One Client, One Cause, and A New Law
Effective concussion prevention and management for youth athletes requires both education and legislation. Education alone effectively begins the awareness of an issue, but does not change behavior. Education and legislation…
Long-Term Consequences: Effects on Normal Development Profile After Concussion
Each year in the United States, approximately 1.7 million people are diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), about 75% of which are classified as mild TBIs or concussions. Although…
Subacute Concussion-Related Symptoms in Youth
Most athletes who experience a sports-related concussion recover from the acute effects within a few weeks. However, some children and adolescents with concussion experience symptoms for many weeks, or even…
School and the Concussed Youth: Recommendations for Concussion Education and Management
School learning and performance is arguably the critical centerpiece of child and adolescent development, and there can be significant temporary upset in cognitive processing after a mild traumatic brain injury,…
Use of Neuropsychological Evaluations
Neuropsychological or neurocognitive tests provide information regarding the cognitive and emotional status of the concussed athlete. The development and availability of computerized testing platforms has allowed the application of baseline and…
Return-to-Play Decisions
Concussions occur as a result of forces directed to the head or neck, or from impulsive forces transmitted from the body to the head. They result in the rapid onset…
Sport-Related Concussion: On-Field and Sideline Assessment
The careful and well-planned sideline assessment of concussion can be the difference between a good and bad outcome when managing sport-related concussion. In most cases, the sideline assessment serves as…
