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Sports-related concussion : diagnosis and management

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Preceded by Sports-related concussion / edited by Julian E. Bailes, Mark R. Lovell, Joseph C. Maroon. 1999.Includes bibliographical references and index.An introduction to sports related concussion -- The biomechanics and pathophysiology of concussion -- Acute assessment, diagnosis, and management of the concussed athlete -- Severe and catostrophic head injuries that can occur in sports -- Postconcussive syndrome -- Outpatient care of the concussed athlete : gauging recovery to tailor rehabilitative needs / with Elizabeth M. Pieroth -- Return to activity following concussion -- Neuroimaging in concussion / with Matthew T. Walker and Monther Qandeel -- The advent of subconcussive/repetative concussive injury and chronic traumatic encephalopathy / with John Lee -- Promising advances in concussion diagnosis and treatment.This new edition reflects the explosion of knowledge in basic science and clinical care for athletes with mild traumatic brain injury or concussion. Interest in management and methodology for making diagnoses and improving clinical outcomes have changed dramatically. All U.S. states have laws dictating how sports concussion patients are cared for and require return-to-play decisions to be coordinated with best practice methods. Epidemiology, classification, and biology of sports concussion, as well as brain imaging, assessment tests, neuropsychological measures, and management strategies are covered. Illustrative clinical cases, correlative examples, and historical insights are featured--back cover.Description based on print version record.8

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Call Number

617.4/81044 SIN s

Publisher

: .,

Collation

1 online resource (x, 257 pages :illustrations (some color.)

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9781315153629 (electronic bk.)

Classification

617.4/81044

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Edition

Second edition.

Subject(s)

Athletic Injuries.
Brain
Sports injuries.
Post-concussion syndrome.
Brain Concussion

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Statement of Responsibility

Brian Sindelar, Julian E. Bailes.

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