The Evaluation and Management of Concussion to Optimize Safe Recovery

Prim Care. 2024 Jun;51(2):269-282. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2024.02.009. Epub 2024 Mar 23.ABSTRACTConcussion is a mild traumatic brain injury causing temporary neurologic dysfunction. Symptoms following concussion are variable and generally are expected to resolve within about 1 month, but some patients experience persistent and prolonged symptoms. An early return to safe, symptom-limited activity is now favored, using targeted rehabilitation and treatments. Accommodations may be needed to facilitate return-to-school and work following concussion. Athletes should not be cleared for a full return to sport until they have recovered from a concussion and completed a return-to-play progression, in addition to returning to work/school fully.PMID:38692774 | DOI:10.1016/j.pop.2024.02.009
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