Editorial

Sports Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injury

Authors: G. Richard Holt, MD, MSE, MPH, MABE, DBioethics

Abstract

In this issue of the Southern Medical Journal, Terrell and colleagues present a two-part review of the current concepts in sports concussions.1,2 This topic has significant currency, as academic institutions, medical associations, sports regulatory agencies, schools, coaches, trainers, student athletes and their families, and healthcare providers struggle to evaluate the extent of the head injury problem and to gather what scientific data are available that would, it is hoped, provide guidance for the development of significant preventive measures. The authors provide a comprehensive review of this topic, including the suspected pathophysiology and practical approaches for its address by healthcare professionals.

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References

1. Terrell TR, Nobles T, Rader B, et al. Sports concussion management: part I. South Med J 2014;107:115-125.
 
2. Terrell TR, Cox CB, Bielak K, et al. Sports concussion management: part II. South Med J 2014;107:126-135.