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Sport-Related Concussion in Children and Adolescents

Halstead, Mark E., Walter, Kevin D., Moffatt, Kody, COUNCIL ON SPORTS MEDICINE AND FITNESS, LaBella, Cynthia R., Brooks, M. Alison, Canty, Greg, Diamond, Alex B., Hennrikus, William, Logan, Kelsey, Nemeth, Blaise A., Pengel, K. Brooke, Peterson, Andrew R., Stricker, Paul R.·2018·Pediatrics

DOI 10.1542/peds.2018-3074

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Sport-related concussion is an important topic in nearly all sports and at all levels of sport for children and adolescents. Concussion knowledge and approaches to management have progressed since the American Academy of Pediatrics published its first clinical report on the subject in 2010. Concussion’s definition, signs, and symptoms must be understood to diagnose it and rule out more severe intracranial injury. Pediatric health care providers should have a good understanding of diagnostic evaluation and initial management strategies. Effective management can aid recovery and potentially reduce the risk of long-term symptoms and complications. Because concussion symptoms often interfere with school, social life, family relationships, and athletics, a concussion may affect the emotional well-being of the injured athlete. Because every concussion has its own unique spectrum and severity of symptoms, individualized management is appropriate. The reduction, not necessarily elimination, of physical and cognitive activity is the mainstay of treatment. A full return to activity and/or sport is accomplished by using a stepwise program while evaluating for a return of symptoms. An understanding of prolonged symptoms and complications will help the pediatric health care provider know when to refer to a specialist. Additional research is needed in nearly all aspects of concussion in the young athlete. This report provides education on the current state of sport-related concussion knowledge, diagnosis, and management in children and adolescents.

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Authors: Halstead, M. E., Walter, K. D., Moffatt, K., COUNCIL ON SPORTS MEDICINE AND FITNESS, LaBella, C. R., Brooks, M. A., Canty, G., Diamond, A. B., Hennrikus, W., Logan, K., Nemeth, B. A., Pengel, K. B., Peterson, A. R., & Stricker, P. R.
Affiliations: Washington University in St. Louis (US)
Medical College of Wisconsin (US)
Creighton University (US)
ORCID: Moffatt, Kody
LaBella, Cynthia R.
Brooks, M. Alison
Hennrikus, William
Logan, Kelsey
Peterson, Andrew R.
Venue: Pediatrics
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Published: 2018-12-01
Volume: 142
Issue: 6
ISSN: 0031-4005 (ISSN-L)
1098-4275
DOI: 10.1542/peds.2018-3074
OpenAlex: W2027639407
Cited by: 247
References: 262
Citations by year: 2026: 32 · 2025: 19 · 2024: 30 · 2023: 31 · 2022: 32 · 2021: 38 · 2020: 31 · 2019: 20 · 2018: 1
FWCI: 3.21
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: PEDIATRICS (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics: Health Sciences › Medicine › Clinical Neurology › Traumatic Brain Injury Research
Health Sciences › Medicine › Orthopedics and Sports Medicine › Sports injuries and prevention
Health Sciences › Medicine › Clinical Neurology › Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
Keywords: sports-related concussion, pediatric concussion, children and adolescents, concussion diagnosis, concussion management, return to sport, concussion symptoms
MeSH terms: Adolescent, Athletic Injuries, Brain Concussion, Child, Humans, Neurologic Examination, Neuropsychological Tests, Prognosis, Risk Factors, Sports Medicine, Global Health, Incidence, Neuroimaging

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