Pediatric Posttraumatic Headache

Concussion and mild traumatic brain injury are common injuries in pediatrics, and post-traumatic headache is the most common complaint following these injuries. While most children and teens recover from a simple, isolated concussion without incident within 1-2 weeks, some develop symptoms that can last for months. It is important to manage both acute and persistent post-traumatic headaches appropriately in order to speed recovery, minimize disability and maximize function. In this manuscript we will review the definitions, epidemiology and current recommendations for the evaluation and treatment of acute and persistent post-traumatic headaches.

Source: Seminars in Pediatric Neurology - August 18, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Joanne Kacperski, Ryan Hung, Heidi K. Blume Source Type: research