Tag: Concussion

Back in the Game: The Effects of Activity on Youth Concussion Recovery

by Laura Schenkel, MD posted August 24, 2023 No Comments

Background: Sports-related concussions are among the most common injuries in children and adolescents, affecting millions of youth athletes annually.1 Given their prevalence in this population, providers must be up to date on diagnosis and management. Historical practice recommends rest to …

Pediatrics

Pediatric Concussion…Why is it such a headache?!

by Mizuho Morrison posted January 28, 2019 No Comments

Diagnosis and management of concussion in children is part of our everyday bread and butter in the Emergency Department. Given the estimated 1.1 million – 1.9 million pediatric concussions we see annually in the United States, it is no wonder …

PediatricsTrauma