Neuroimaging of Concussion
In this review, we discuss the literature regarding both concussion and mild traumatic brain injury. We focus on the role for neuroimaging in the concussed patient and describe the recommended…
PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
Active Rehabilitation of Concussion and Post-concussion Syndrome
Concussion is a physiological brain injury with physical, cognitive, and emotional sequelae. The macrophysiological insult to the brain affects the autonomic nervous system and its control of cerebral blood flow….
Returning to School Following Sport-Related Concussion
Following sport-related concussion, the priorities for student athletes are return to school and extracurricular activities. Consensus-based practice recommendations emphasize rest and gradual resumption of activities. Specific evidence-based recommendations are not…
Sideline Management of Concussion
Concussion associated with sport is a common occurrence with an estimated 1.6 to 3.8 million sports-related concussions yearly in the United States. The sideline assessment of concussion focuses on four…
The Molecular Pathophysiology of Concussive Brain Injury – an Update
Concussion, or mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), affects millions of patients worldwide. Understanding the pathophysiology of TBI can help manage its repercussions. The brain is significantly altered immediately following mild…
Concussion in Sports
Scott R. Laker, MD, Editor Dear colleagues, Welcome to the issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America on concussion in sports. Few topics have seen such an…
It Takes a Team Effort
Santos F. Martinez, MD, MS, Consulting Editor The ramifications of neurocognitive and affective sequela associated with sports and recreational-related trauma have come center stage with considerable controversy. In a society…
Ultrasound-Guided Spinal Procedures for Pain
As the population ages, more patients are developing degenerative changes of the spine and associated pain. Although interventional procedures for axial and radicular spine pain have been available for decades,…
Past, Present, and Future Considerations for Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Musculoskeletal ultrasound has a rich history originally rooted in nautical technology. In recent years, it has proliferated significantly for both diagnostic and interventional purposes in the point-of-care clinical setting by…
Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Nerve Procedures
Ultrasound guidance allows real-time visualization of the needle in peripheral nerve procedures, improving accuracy and safety. Sonographic visualization of the peripheral nerve and surrounding anatomy can provide valuable information for…
