Sports concussion

J Ark Med Soc. 2013 Oct;110(5):92-4.

Abstract

Concussion (mTBI) is a direct or indirect trauma to the brain with alteration of its function. The degree of alteration is dependent on the severity of injury. Most concussion does not result in significant alteration of the brain function.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Athletic Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Athletic Injuries / epidemiology*
  • Athletic Injuries / prevention & control
  • Brain Concussion / diagnosis*
  • Brain Concussion / epidemiology*
  • Brain Concussion / prevention & control
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Risk Factors
  • United States / epidemiology