Halim, A; Lamikanra, O E; Sutton, K
Female Athletes: Unique Challenges Facing Women Warriors Journal Article
In: American Journal of Orthopedics, vol. 45, no. 1, pp. 12–15, 2016.
BibTeX | Tags: adverse effects, anterior cruciate ligament, Athletic Injuries, Bone Diseases, brain concussion, caloric restriction, Female, human, Humans, Injuries, legislation and jurisprudence, malnutrition, Menstruation Disturbances, Metabolic, Nutrition Disorders, patient safety, pregnancy, prevention and control, sexism, SOCIAL justice, social problem, Social Problems, Sport, Sports, standards, Syndrome, UNITED States
@article{Halim2016,
title = {Female Athletes: Unique Challenges Facing Women Warriors},
author = {Halim, A and Lamikanra, O E and Sutton, K},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {American Journal of Orthopedics},
volume = {45},
number = {1},
pages = {12--15},
keywords = {adverse effects, anterior cruciate ligament, Athletic Injuries, Bone Diseases, brain concussion, caloric restriction, Female, human, Humans, Injuries, legislation and jurisprudence, malnutrition, Menstruation Disturbances, Metabolic, Nutrition Disorders, patient safety, pregnancy, prevention and control, sexism, SOCIAL justice, social problem, Social Problems, Sport, Sports, standards, Syndrome, UNITED States},
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}
Keays, G; Friedman, D; Gagnon, I
A 20-Year Comparison of Football-Related Injuries in American and Canadian Youth Aged 6 to 17 Years: A replication study Journal Article
In: Clinical Pediatrics, vol. 55, no. 7, pp. 603–613, 2016.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Adolescent, American, Article, CANADA, Canadian, Child, children, Concussion, dislocation, emergency care, Female, football, head injury, human, Injuries, major clinical study, Male, replication study, retrospective study, skull fracture, spine fracture, sport injury, Sports, sprain, traumatic brain injury, UNITED States
@article{Keays2016,
title = {A 20-Year Comparison of Football-Related Injuries in American and Canadian Youth Aged 6 to 17 Years: A replication study},
author = {Keays, G and Friedman, D and Gagnon, I},
doi = {10.1177/0009922815602631},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Clinical Pediatrics},
volume = {55},
number = {7},
pages = {603--613},
abstract = {Introduction. Little is known about Canadian youth football injuries. The objectives of this study were (a) to contrast the injuries in Canadian and American football players aged 6 to 17 years and (b) compare the injuries sustained during organized football with those in nonorganized football. Methods. Using a retrospective cohort design based on data from the Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program and the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System a comparison of injuries was made. Results. Trends in injuries were comparable. Proportions and odds of injuries were similar, except for a few exceptions. In Canada, more girls were injured and fractures were more prevalent. Compared with nonorganized football, organized football players were older, involved more males, and suffered more traumatic brain injuries and injuries to their lower extremities. Conclusion. Canadian and American youth football injuries were similar. The type of football, be it organized or nonorganized, has an impact on injuries. © 2016 The Author(s).},
keywords = {Adolescent, American, Article, CANADA, Canadian, Child, children, Concussion, dislocation, emergency care, Female, football, head injury, human, Injuries, major clinical study, Male, replication study, retrospective study, skull fracture, spine fracture, sport injury, Sports, sprain, traumatic brain injury, UNITED States},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Arya, V; Chigurupati, R
Treatment Algorithm for Intracranial Intrusion Injuries of the Mandibular Condyle Journal Article
In: Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, vol. 74, no. 3, pp. 569–581, 2016.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Accidents, age, Age Factors, algorithm, ALGORITHMS, Article, assault, brain concussion, brain hematoma, Brain Injuries, clinical protocol, Clinical Protocols, condylar intrusion injury, contusion, Cranial Fossa, DECISION making, Dislocations, Early Diagnosis, facial nerve paralysis, falling, fracture reduction, hearing impairment, human, Humans, Injuries, intermethod comparison, jaw disease, laceration, liquorrhea, mandible condyle, mandible fracture, Mandibular Condyle, Mandibular Fractures, Middle, middle cranial fossa, occupational accident, open reduction, sex difference, soft tissue injury, sport injury, Systematic Review, Traffic, traffic accident
@article{Arya2016,
title = {Treatment Algorithm for Intracranial Intrusion Injuries of the Mandibular Condyle},
author = {Arya, V and Chigurupati, R},
doi = {10.1016/j.joms.2015.09.033},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Oral \& Maxillofacial Surgery},
volume = {74},
number = {3},
pages = {569--581},
abstract = {Purpose Traumatic injuries of the mandible resulting in intrusion of the condyle into the middle cranial fossa are rare and treatment is often based on anecdotal experience. The objective of this study was to develop an algorithm for the management of condylar intrusion injuries by identifying factors that influenced the treatment decision of closed versus open reduction of the condyle. Materials and Methods This study was a systematic review of the literature on intracranial intrusion injuries of the mandibular condyle. A thorough search of the PubMed and Cochrane databases and individual maxillofacial and craniofacial journal databases was conducted using the Medical Subject Heading terms condylar impaction, condylar dislocation, condylar intrusion, and middle cranial fossa and condyle without date and language restriction. Quantitative data on the patient's age, gender, etiology of injury, and time from injury to diagnosis were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The authors studied how the predictor variables of age, etiology, time from injury to diagnosis, and associated neurologic injuries influenced the outcome variable of closed versus open reduction of the condyle. Results Forty-eight of the 62 retrieved case reports, case series, and review articles were published in the English-language literature from 1963 to 2015. Data on 51 patients with these injuries showed that 38 (75%) were female and younger than 30 years. The most common etiology of injury was motor vehicular accidents, occurring in 25 of 51 patients (49%). The mean time from injury to diagnosis was 31.2 days (0 to 106.4 days). Forty of the 51 patients (78%) were diagnosed within the first 2 weeks of injury. A good proportion of patients underwent open reduction (63%) and 18 of the 51 of patients (35%) underwent closed reduction. Conclusions Predictor variables that influenced the treatment decision of open versus closed reduction were age of the patient, etiology of injury, and time from injury to diagnosis. Based on the present results, younger patients (0 to 15 yr old), patients who sustain condylar intrusion injuries from bicycle accidents, and those diagnosed within the first 2 weeks of injury are more likely to benefit from closed reduction. The treatment algorithm emphasizes the importance of assessment of associated neurologic injuries and an interdisciplinary approach for the management of these injuries. © 2016 American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.},
keywords = {Accidents, age, Age Factors, algorithm, ALGORITHMS, Article, assault, brain concussion, brain hematoma, Brain Injuries, clinical protocol, Clinical Protocols, condylar intrusion injury, contusion, Cranial Fossa, DECISION making, Dislocations, Early Diagnosis, facial nerve paralysis, falling, fracture reduction, hearing impairment, human, Humans, Injuries, intermethod comparison, jaw disease, laceration, liquorrhea, mandible condyle, mandible fracture, Mandibular Condyle, Mandibular Fractures, Middle, middle cranial fossa, occupational accident, open reduction, sex difference, soft tissue injury, sport injury, Systematic Review, Traffic, traffic accident},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Beiske, K K; Kostov, K H; Kostov, H
Rhythmic midtemporal discharge in a youth during light sleep Journal Article
In: Neurodiagnostic Journal, vol. 56, no. 1, pp. 32–36, 2016.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Adolescent, Article, Automobile Driving, Benign EEG pattern, car driving, case report, case reports, complication, computer assisted tomography, Concussion, Craniocerebral Trauma, drowsiness, EEG pattern, electroencephalogram, Electroencephalography, Epilepsy, epileptic discharge, febrile convulsion, football, Functional Laterality, head injury, hemispheric dominance, human, Humans, hyperventilation, Injuries, Light sleep, Male, neuroimaging, neurologic examination, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, Pathophysiology, Patient treatment, Rhythmic midtemporal discharge, RMTD, SLEEP, Sleep research, spike wave, temporal lobe, temporal lobe epilepsy, theta rhythm, tonic clonic seizure, unconsciousness, wakefulness
@article{Beiske2016,
title = {Rhythmic midtemporal discharge in a youth during light sleep},
author = {Beiske, K K and Kostov, K H and Kostov, H},
doi = {10.1080/21646821.2015.1119579},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Neurodiagnostic Journal},
volume = {56},
number = {1},
pages = {32--36},
abstract = {Rhythmic midtemporal discharge (RMTD) is a rare, benign EEG pattern that may have epileptic morphology. Recognizing variations of RMTD is important in order to avoid over- or misinterpretation of EEG findings, which may lead to inappropriate treatment and negative consequences for the patient in question. We present a case report of RTMDs during light sleep where initial erroneous description necessitated repeat EEGs and additional diagnostic exams and led to the postponement of obtaining a drivers licence for this young patient. Copyright © ASET - The Neurodiagnostic Society.},
keywords = {Adolescent, Article, Automobile Driving, Benign EEG pattern, car driving, case report, case reports, complication, computer assisted tomography, Concussion, Craniocerebral Trauma, drowsiness, EEG pattern, electroencephalogram, Electroencephalography, Epilepsy, epileptic discharge, febrile convulsion, football, Functional Laterality, head injury, hemispheric dominance, human, Humans, hyperventilation, Injuries, Light sleep, Male, neuroimaging, neurologic examination, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, Pathophysiology, Patient treatment, Rhythmic midtemporal discharge, RMTD, SLEEP, Sleep research, spike wave, temporal lobe, temporal lobe epilepsy, theta rhythm, tonic clonic seizure, unconsciousness, wakefulness},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Stieg, P E; Perrine, K
Helmet Use and Traumatic Brain Injury in Snowboarding Journal Article
In: World Neurosurgery, vol. 86, pp. 65–68, 2016.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: brain hemorrhage, Concussion, disability, emergency ward, Female, head injury, Head Protective Devices, Helmet, human, Humans, Injuries, Male, Morbidity, MORTALITY, Neuroprotection, Review, skiing, skull fracture, Snowboarding, Traumatic, traumatic brain injury, UNITED States, winter sport
@article{Stieg2016,
title = {Helmet Use and Traumatic Brain Injury in Snowboarding},
author = {Stieg, P E and Perrine, K},
doi = {10.1016/j.wneu.2015.07.044},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {World Neurosurgery},
volume = {86},
pages = {65--68},
keywords = {brain hemorrhage, Concussion, disability, emergency ward, Female, head injury, Head Protective Devices, Helmet, human, Humans, Injuries, Male, Morbidity, MORTALITY, Neuroprotection, Review, skiing, skull fracture, Snowboarding, Traumatic, traumatic brain injury, UNITED States, winter sport},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Alexander, D G; Shuttleworth-Edwards, A B; Kidd, M; Malcolm, C M
Mild traumatic brain injuries in early adolescent rugby players: Long-term neurocognitive and academic outcomes Journal Article
In: Brain Injury, vol. 29, no. 9, pp. 1113–1125, 2015.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: academic achievement, Academic performance, ADOLESCENCE, Adolescent, adolescent disease, adult, Article, Athletic Injuries, brain concussion, Brain Injuries, Child, cognition, Concussion, controlled study, Educational Status, football, human, Humans, Injuries, intelligence test, Intelligence Tests, Longitudinal studies, longitudinal study, major clinical study, Male, mild traumatic brain injury, mTBI, neurocognitive, neuropsychological test, Neuropsychological Tests, Pathophysiology, Prospective Studies, prospective study, psychologic test, psychology, rugby, SOUTH Africa, sport injury, TASK performance, traumatic brain injury, treatment outcome
@article{Alexander2015,
title = {Mild traumatic brain injuries in early adolescent rugby players: Long-term neurocognitive and academic outcomes},
author = {Alexander, D G and Shuttleworth-Edwards, A B and Kidd, M and Malcolm, C M},
doi = {10.3109/02699052.2015.1031699},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Brain Injury},
volume = {29},
number = {9},
pages = {1113--1125},
abstract = {Background: Information is scant concerning enduring brain injury effects of participation in the contact sport of Rugby Union (hereafter rugby) on early adolescents.Objective: The objective was prospectively to investigate differences between young adolescent male rugby players and non-contact sports controls on neurocognitive test performance over 3 years and academic achievement over 6 years.Method: A sample of boys from the same school and grade was divided into three groups: rugby with seasonal concussions (n = 45), rugby no seasonal concussions (n = 21) and non-contact sports controls (n = 30). Baseline neurocognitive testing was conducted pre-season in Grade 7 and post-season in Grades 8 and 9. Year-end academic grades were documented for Grades 6-9 and 12 (pre-high school to year of school leaving). A mixed model repeated measures ANOVA was conducted to investigate comparative neurocognitive and academic outcomes between the three sub-groups.Results: Compared with controls, both rugby groups were significantly lower on the WISC-III Coding Immediate Recall sub-test. There was a significant interaction effect on the academic measure, with improved scores over time for controls, that was not in evidence for either rugby group.Conclusions: Tentatively, the outcome suggests cognitive vulnerability in association with school level participation in rugby. © 2015 Taylor \& Francis Group, LLC.},
keywords = {academic achievement, Academic performance, ADOLESCENCE, Adolescent, adolescent disease, adult, Article, Athletic Injuries, brain concussion, Brain Injuries, Child, cognition, Concussion, controlled study, Educational Status, football, human, Humans, Injuries, intelligence test, Intelligence Tests, Longitudinal studies, longitudinal study, major clinical study, Male, mild traumatic brain injury, mTBI, neurocognitive, neuropsychological test, Neuropsychological Tests, Pathophysiology, Prospective Studies, prospective study, psychologic test, psychology, rugby, SOUTH Africa, sport injury, TASK performance, traumatic brain injury, treatment outcome},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Steiner, M E; Berkstresser, B D; Richardson, L; Elia, G; Wang, F
Full-Contact Practice and Injuries in College Football Journal Article
In: Sports Health, vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 217–223, 2015.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Concussions, football, Injuries, injury exposures
@article{Steiner2015,
title = {Full-Contact Practice and Injuries in College Football},
author = {Steiner, M E and Berkstresser, B D and Richardson, L and Elia, G and Wang, F},
doi = {10.1177/1941738115626689},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Sports Health},
volume = {8},
number = {3},
pages = {217--223},
abstract = {Background: Despite recent restrictions being placed on practice in college football, there are little data to correlate such changes with injuries. Hypothesis: Football injuries will correlate with a team’s exposure to full-contact practice, total practice, and total games. Study Design: Descriptive epidemiological study. Methods: All injuries and athlete injury exposures (AE × Min = athletes exposed × activity duration in minutes) were recorded for an intercollegiate football team over 4 consecutive fall seasons. Weekly injuries and injury rates (injuries per athletic injury exposure) were correlated with the weekly exposures to full-contact practices, total practices, formal scrimmages, and games. Results: The preseason practice injury rate was over twice the in-season practice injury rate (P \< 0.001). For preseason, injury exposures were higher for full-contact practice (P = 0.0166), total practices (P = 0.015), and scrimmages/games (P = 0.034) compared with in-season. Preseason and in-season practice injuries correlated with exposure to full-contact practice combined with scrimmages for preseason (P \< 0.008) and full-contact practice combined with games for in-season (P = 0.0325). The game injury rate was over 6 times greater than the practice injury rate (P \< 0.0001). Concussions constituted 14.5% of all injuries, and the incidence of concussions correlated with the incidence of all injuries (P = 0.0001). Strength training did not correlate with injuries. Conclusion: Decreased exposure to full-contact practice may decrease the incidence of practice injuries and practice concussions. However, the game injury rate was over 6 times greater than the practice injury rate and had an inverse correlation with full-contact practice. © 2016, 2016 The Author(s).},
keywords = {Concussions, football, Injuries, injury exposures},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Brewster, R; Bi, W L; Smith, T R; Gormley, W B; Dunn, I F; Laws Jr., E R
The neurosurgeon as baseball fan and inventor: Walter Dandy and the batter's helmet Journal Article
In: Neurosurgical Focus, vol. 39, no. 1, 2015.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: 19th Century, 20th Century, Baseball, Baseball helmet, brain concussion, Head Protective Devices, Head trauma, Helmet, HISTORY, human, Humans, Injuries, Innovation, Male, middle aged, neurosurgeon, Neurosurgeons, Protective gear, traumatic brain injury, Walter dandy
@article{Brewster2015,
title = {The neurosurgeon as baseball fan and inventor: Walter Dandy and the batter's helmet},
author = {Brewster, R and Bi, W L and Smith, T R and Gormley, W B and Dunn, I F and {Laws Jr.}, E R},
doi = {10.3171/2015.3.FOCUS1552},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Neurosurgical Focus},
volume = {39},
number = {1},
abstract = {Baseball maintains one of the highest impact injury rates in all athletics. A principal causative factor is the "beanball," referring to a pitch thrown directly at a batter's head. Frequent morbidities elicited demand for the development of protective gear development in the 20th century. In this setting, Dr. Walter Dandy was commissioned to design a "protective cap" in 1941. His invention became widely adopted by professional baseball and inspired subsequent generations of batting helmets. As a baseball aficionado since his youth, Walter Dandy identified a natural partnership between baseball and medical practice for the reduction of beaning-related brain injuries. This history further supports the unique position of neurosurgeons to leverage clinical insights, inform innovation, and expand service to society. © AANS, 2015.},
keywords = {19th Century, 20th Century, Baseball, Baseball helmet, brain concussion, Head Protective Devices, Head trauma, Helmet, HISTORY, human, Humans, Injuries, Innovation, Male, middle aged, neurosurgeon, Neurosurgeons, Protective gear, traumatic brain injury, Walter dandy},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Bowman, T G; Breedlove, K M; Breedlove, E L; Dodge, T M; Nauman, E A
Impact attenuation properties of new and used lacrosse helmets Journal Article
In: Journal of Biomechanics, vol. 48, no. 14, pp. 3782–3787, 2015.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Accident prevention, Article, Athletic Injuries, attenuation, brain concussion, Cracks, Drop test, Drops, Equipment Design, Gadd Severity Index, head impact, Head Protective Devices, Helmet, Helmet evaluation, human, Humans, Injuries, lacrosse helmet, Materials testing, mechanical stress, priority journal, protective equipment, racquet sport, Racquet Sports, recertification, rigidity, Safety devices, Severity index, Sporting goods, Sports Equipment, standards, stress strain relationship, velocity
@article{Bowman2015,
title = {Impact attenuation properties of new and used lacrosse helmets},
author = {Bowman, T G and Breedlove, K M and Breedlove, E L and Dodge, T M and Nauman, E A},
doi = {10.1016/j.jbiomech.2015.08.026},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Biomechanics},
volume = {48},
number = {14},
pages = {3782--3787},
abstract = {The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) has developed impact attenuation thresholds that protective helmets worn in sport must meet to be commercially available in an attempt to prevent injury. It remains unknown how normal helmet use in athletic activity alters the force attenuation ability of lacrosse helmets. We tested 3 new and 3 randomly selected used helmets from 2 popular lacrosse models (Cascade Pro7, Cascade CPXR). All used helmets had been worn for 3 collegiate seasons prior to testing and had never been refurbished. Helmets were drop-tested using 3 prescribed impact velocities at 6 locations according to the NOCSAE lacrosse helmet standard, and we compared the Gadd Severity Index (GSI) scores between new and used helmets using a repeated measure ANOVA with location as the repeated variable and data separated by impact velocity. All 12 helmets passed the NOCSAE GSI threshold for all testing conditions; however 1 used helmet shell cracked resulting in a failed test. We found a significant main effect for helmet age at the low (F5},
keywords = {Accident prevention, Article, Athletic Injuries, attenuation, brain concussion, Cracks, Drop test, Drops, Equipment Design, Gadd Severity Index, head impact, Head Protective Devices, Helmet, Helmet evaluation, human, Humans, Injuries, lacrosse helmet, Materials testing, mechanical stress, priority journal, protective equipment, racquet sport, Racquet Sports, recertification, rigidity, Safety devices, Severity index, Sporting goods, Sports Equipment, standards, stress strain relationship, velocity},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Timpka, T; Jacobsson, J; Ekberg, J; Finch, C F; Bichenbach, J; Edouard, P; Bargoria, V; Branco, P; Alonso, J M
In: Journal of Science & Medicine in Sport, vol. 18, no. 6, pp. 643–650, 2015.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: accident, athletic performance, clinical examination, competition, Concussion, Consensus, Epidemiologic Methods, epidemiological data, EPIDEMIOLOGY, football, head injury, health service, human, Humans, information processing, Injuries, Medline, meta analysis, METHODOLOGY, musculoskeletal disease, neck injury, nomenclature, Overuse injuries, physical education, procedures, Qualitative methods, Research Design, Review, self report, sport injury, Sports epidemiology, sports injury, SPORTS medicine, Systematic Review, tennis, Terminology, Terminology as Topic, track and field, training
@article{Timpka2015,
title = {Meta-narrative analysis of sports injury reporting practices based on the Injury Definitions Concept Framework (IDCF): A review of consensus statements and epidemiological studies in athletics (track and field)},
author = {Timpka, T and Jacobsson, J and Ekberg, J and Finch, C F and Bichenbach, J and Edouard, P and Bargoria, V and Branco, P and Alonso, J M},
doi = {10.1016/j.jsams.2014.11.393},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Science \& Medicine in Sport},
volume = {18},
number = {6},
pages = {643--650},
abstract = {Objectives: Consistency in routines for reporting injury has been a focus of development efforts in sports epidemiology for a long time. To gain an improved understanding of current reporting practices, we applied the Injury Definitions Concept Framework (IDCF) in a review of injury reporting in a subset of the field. Design: Meta-narrative review. Methods: An analysis of injury definitions reported in consensus statements for different sports and studies of injury epidemiology in athletics (track and field) published in PubMed between 1980 and 2013 was performed. Separate narratives for each of the three reporting contexts in the IDCF were constructed from the data. Results: Six consensus statements and 14 studies reporting on athletics injury epidemiology fulfilled the selection criteria. The narratives on sports performance, clinical examination, and athlete self-report contexts were evenly represented in the eligible studies. The sports performance and athlete self-report narratives covered both professional and community athletes as well as training and competition settings. In the clinical examination narrative, data collection by health service professionals was linked to studies of professional athletes at international championships. Conclusions: From an application of the IDCF in a review of injury reporting in sports epidemiology we observed a parallel usage of reporting contexts in this field of research. The co-existence of reporting methodologies does not necessarily reflect a problematic situation, but only provided that firm precautions are taken when comparing studies performed in the different contexts. © 2014 Sports Medicine Australia.},
keywords = {accident, athletic performance, clinical examination, competition, Concussion, Consensus, Epidemiologic Methods, epidemiological data, EPIDEMIOLOGY, football, head injury, health service, human, Humans, information processing, Injuries, Medline, meta analysis, METHODOLOGY, musculoskeletal disease, neck injury, nomenclature, Overuse injuries, physical education, procedures, Qualitative methods, Research Design, Review, self report, sport injury, Sports epidemiology, sports injury, SPORTS medicine, Systematic Review, tennis, Terminology, Terminology as Topic, track and field, training},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Brown, J C; Viljoen, W; Lambert, M I; Readhead, C; Fuller, C; Van Mechelen, W; Verhagen, E
The economic burden of time-loss injuries to youth players participating in week-long rugby union tournaments Journal Article
In: Journal of Science & Medicine in Sport, vol. 18, no. 4, pp. 394–399, 2015.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Absenteeism, Adolescent, adult, Article, Athletic Injuries, Back Injuries, biokinetics, bone, Child, competition, Concussion, contusion, Craniocerebral Trauma, economic evaluation, economics, follow up, football, Football/economics, Football/economics/cost analysis, Football/injuries (MeSH terms), fracture, Fractures, head injury, Health, health care cost, Health Care Costs, health insurance, human, Humans, Injuries, injury, injury scale, Insurance, laceration, legal guardian, Lower Extremity, lower limb, major clinical study, Male, MEDICAL care, muscle cramp, muscle strain, Neck Injuries, neck injury, Occupational Therapy, Parent, physical medicine, physiotherapy, radiodiagnosis, rugby, skin bruising, SOUTH Africa, sport injury, Trauma Severity Indices, Upper Extremity, upper limb, Wounds and Injuries
@article{Brown2015b,
title = {The economic burden of time-loss injuries to youth players participating in week-long rugby union tournaments},
author = {Brown, J C and Viljoen, W and Lambert, M I and Readhead, C and Fuller, C and {Van Mechelen}, W and Verhagen, E},
doi = {10.1016/j.jsams.2014.06.015},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Science \& Medicine in Sport},
volume = {18},
number = {4},
pages = {394--399},
abstract = {Objectives: Rugby Union ("rugby") is a popular sport with high injury risk. Burden of injury is described by the incidence and severity of injury. However reports have ignored the monetary cost of injuries. Therefore the aim of this study was to describe the monetary cost associated with youth rugby injuries. Design: This descriptive study quantified medical treatments of injured players at the South African Rugby Union Youth tournaments in 2011/2012 and the days of work parents missed as a result of the injuries. A health insurer used these data to calculate associated costs. Methods: Legal guardians of the 421 injured players were contacted telephonically on a weekly basis until they returned to play. Treatments costs were estimated in South African Rands based on 2013 insurance rates and converted to US$ using purchasing power parities. Results: Of the 3652 players, 2% (n=71) sought medical care after the tournament. For these players, average treatment costs were high (US$731 per player, 95% CI: US$425-US$1096), with fractures being the most expensive type of injury. Players with medical insurance had higher costs (US$937, 95% CI: US$486-US$1500) than those without (US$220, 95% CI: US$145-US$302). Conclusions: Although a minority of players sought follow-up treatment after the tournaments, the cost of these injuries was high. Players without medical insurance having lower costs may indicate that these players did not receive adequate treatment for their injuries. Injury prevention efforts should consider injuries with high costs and the treatment of players without medical insurance. © 2014 Sports Medicine Australia.},
keywords = {Absenteeism, Adolescent, adult, Article, Athletic Injuries, Back Injuries, biokinetics, bone, Child, competition, Concussion, contusion, Craniocerebral Trauma, economic evaluation, economics, follow up, football, Football/economics, Football/economics/cost analysis, Football/injuries (MeSH terms), fracture, Fractures, head injury, Health, health care cost, Health Care Costs, health insurance, human, Humans, Injuries, injury, injury scale, Insurance, laceration, legal guardian, Lower Extremity, lower limb, major clinical study, Male, MEDICAL care, muscle cramp, muscle strain, Neck Injuries, neck injury, Occupational Therapy, Parent, physical medicine, physiotherapy, radiodiagnosis, rugby, skin bruising, SOUTH Africa, sport injury, Trauma Severity Indices, Upper Extremity, upper limb, Wounds and Injuries},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Mayer, A R; Ling, J M; Dodd, A B; Gasparovic, C; Klimaj, S D; Meier, T B
A Longitudinal Assessment of Structural and Chemical Alterations in Mixed Martial Arts Fighters Journal Article
In: Journal of Neurotrauma, vol. 32, no. 22, pp. 1759–1767, 2015.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Adolescent, adult, Article, biological marker, Biomarkers, BRAIN chemistry, brain concussion, brain cortex, brain size, Cerebral Cortex, CHOLINE, clinical article, cognition, Concussion, controlled study, cortical thickness (brain), creatine, executive function, Female, follow up, Follow-Up Studies, frontal gyrus, glutamic acid, glutamine, human, Humans, Injuries, inositol, Longitudinal, Longitudinal studies, longitudinal study, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, martial art, Martial Arts, Memory, middle aged, mixed martial art, n acetylaspartic acid, neuropsychological test, Neuropsychological Tests, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, NUCLEAR magnetic resonance spectroscopy, occipital cortex, pathology, posterior cingulate, psychology, repetitive injury, Spectroscopy, volumetrics, white matter, Young Adult
@article{Mayer2015b,
title = {A Longitudinal Assessment of Structural and Chemical Alterations in Mixed Martial Arts Fighters},
author = {Mayer, A R and Ling, J M and Dodd, A B and Gasparovic, C and Klimaj, S D and Meier, T B},
doi = {10.1089/neu.2014.3833},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Neurotrauma},
volume = {32},
number = {22},
pages = {1759--1767},
abstract = {Growing evidence suggests that temporally proximal acute concussions and repetitive subconcussive head injuries may lead to long-term neurological deficits. However, the underlying mechanisms of injury and their relative time-scales are not well documented in human injury models. The current study therefore investigated whether biomarkers of brain chemistry (magnetic resonance [MR] spectroscopy: N-acetylaspartate [NAA], combined glutamate and glutamine [Glx], total creatine [Cre], choline compounds [Cho], and myo-inositol [mI]) and structure (cortical thickness, white matter [WM]/subcortical volume) differed between mixed martial artists (MMA; n = 13) and matched healthy controls (HC) without a history of contact sport participation (HC; n = 14). A subset of participants (MMA = 9; HC = 10) returned for follow-up visits, with MMA (n = 3) with clinician-documented acute concussions also scanned serially. As expected, MMA self-reported a higher incidence of previous concussions and significantly more cognitive symptoms during prior concussion recovery. Fighters also exhibited reduced memory and processing speed relative to controls on neuropsychological testing coupled with cortical thinning in the left posterior cingulate gyrus and right occipital cortex at baseline assessment. Over a 1-year follow-up period, MMA experienced a significant decrease in both WM volume and NAA concentration, as well as relative thinning in the left middle and superior frontal gyri. These longitudinal changes did not correlate with self-reported metrics of injury (i.e., fight diary). In contrast, HC did not exhibit significant longitudinal changes over a 4-month follow-up period (p \> 0.05). Collectively, current results provide preliminary evidence of progressive changes in brain chemistry and structure over a relatively short time period in individuals with high exposure to repetitive head hits. These findings require replication in independent samples. © Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. 2015.},
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Liu, C Y; Law, M; Romano, R
Rational approach to understanding and preventing sports-related traumatic brain injuries Journal Article
In: World Neurosurgery, vol. 84, no. 6, pp. 1556–1557, 2015.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: accelerometer, ACCELEROMETRY, biological marker, brain, brain concussion, brain hemorrhage, cognitive defect, Diffusion Tensor Imaging, Electroencephalography, emergency health service, Female, Head Protective Devices, Helmet, high risk patient, human, Humans, Injuries, Male, neuroimaging, neuromodulation, neuroprotective agent, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, Occupational Exposure, protective equipment, Review, risk factor, risk reduction, SAFETY, skiing, Snowboarding, sport injury, Traumatic, traumatic brain injury, viscoelastic substance
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title = {Rational approach to understanding and preventing sports-related traumatic brain injuries},
author = {Liu, C Y and Law, M and Romano, R},
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year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
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Anonymous,
Tackling in youth football Journal Article
In: Pediatrics, vol. 136, no. 5, pp. e1419–e1430, 2015.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Adolescent, ankle injury, athlete, Athletic Injuries, causal attribution, Child, Concussion, contusion, Craniocerebral Trauma, disease association, football, hand injury, head and neck injury, human, Humans, Injuries, injury severity, knee injury, muscle training, Neck Injuries, Neck muscle, nonhuman, Preschool, preschool child, priority journal, protective equipment, quadriplegia, Review, sport injury, standards, strategic planning
@article{Anonymous2015,
title = {Tackling in youth football},
author = {Anonymous},
doi = {10.1542/peds.2015-3282},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Pediatrics},
volume = {136},
number = {5},
pages = {e1419--e1430},
abstract = {American football remains one of the most popular sports for young athletes. The injuries sustained during football, especially those to the head and neck, have been a topic of intense interest recently in both the public media and medical literature. The recognition of these injuries and the potential for longterm sequelae have led some physicians to call for a reduction in the number of contact practices, a postponement of tackling until a certain age, and even a ban on high school football. This statement reviews the literature regarding injuries in football, particularly those of the head and neck, the relationship between tackling and football-related injuries, and the potential effects of limiting or delaying tackling on injury risk. © 2015 by the American Academy of Pediatrics.},
keywords = {Adolescent, ankle injury, athlete, Athletic Injuries, causal attribution, Child, Concussion, contusion, Craniocerebral Trauma, disease association, football, hand injury, head and neck injury, human, Humans, Injuries, injury severity, knee injury, muscle training, Neck Injuries, Neck muscle, nonhuman, Preschool, preschool child, priority journal, protective equipment, quadriplegia, Review, sport injury, standards, strategic planning},
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Lachapelle, Julie; Bolduc-Teasdale, Julie; Ptito, Alain; McKerral, Michelle
Deficits in complex visual information processing after mild TBI: Electrophysiological markers and vocational outcome prognosis Journal Article
In: Brain Injury, vol. 22, no. 3, pp. 265–274, 2008, ISBN: 0269-9052 1362-301X.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: 2008, Cognitive Processes, electrophysiological markers, Electrophysiology, information processing, Injuries, mild traumatic brain injury, Prognosis, Severity (Disorders), traumatic brain injury, visual information, Visual Perception, Vocational Evaluation, vocational outcomes
@article{Lachapelle2008,
title = {Deficits in complex visual information processing after mild TBI: Electrophysiological markers and vocational outcome prognosis},
author = {Lachapelle, Julie and Bolduc-Teasdale, Julie and Ptito, Alain and McKerral, Michelle},
doi = {10.1080/02699050801938983},
isbn = {0269-9052
1362-301X},
year = {2008},
date = {2008-01-01},
journal = {Brain Injury},
volume = {22},
number = {3},
pages = {265--274},
publisher = {Informa Healthcare},
address = {US},
abstract = {Primary objective: To evaluate low-level to complex information processing using visual electrophysiology and to examine the latter's prognostic value in regards to vocational outcome in persons having sustained a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Research design/methods: Event-related potentials (ERPs) were recorded to pattern-reversal, simple motion, texture segregation and cognitive oddball paradigms from 17 participants with symptomatic mTBI at onset of specialized clinical intervention and from 15 normal controls. The relationship between abnormal electrophysiology and post-intervention return to work status was also examined. Main outcomes and results: Participants with mTBI showed a statistically significant (p \< .05) amplitude reduction for cognitive ERPs and delayed latencies for texture (p \< .05) and cognitive paradigms (p \< .005) compared to controls. Furthermore, participants with mTBI presenting texture or cognitive ERP latency delays upon admission were at significantly (p \< .01) greater risk of negative vocational outcome than mTBI participants with normal electrophysiology. Conclusions: The findings suggest that individuals with symptomatic mTBI can present selective deficits in complex visual information processing that could interfere with vocational outcome. ERP paradigms such as those employed in this study thus show potential for evaluating outcome prognosis and merit further study. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)},
keywords = {2008, Cognitive Processes, electrophysiological markers, Electrophysiology, information processing, Injuries, mild traumatic brain injury, Prognosis, Severity (Disorders), traumatic brain injury, visual information, Visual Perception, Vocational Evaluation, vocational outcomes},
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Halim, A; Lamikanra, O E; Sutton, K
Female Athletes: Unique Challenges Facing Women Warriors Journal Article
In: American Journal of Orthopedics, vol. 45, no. 1, pp. 12–15, 2016.
@article{Halim2016,
title = {Female Athletes: Unique Challenges Facing Women Warriors},
author = {Halim, A and Lamikanra, O E and Sutton, K},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {American Journal of Orthopedics},
volume = {45},
number = {1},
pages = {12--15},
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Keays, G; Friedman, D; Gagnon, I
A 20-Year Comparison of Football-Related Injuries in American and Canadian Youth Aged 6 to 17 Years: A replication study Journal Article
In: Clinical Pediatrics, vol. 55, no. 7, pp. 603–613, 2016.
@article{Keays2016,
title = {A 20-Year Comparison of Football-Related Injuries in American and Canadian Youth Aged 6 to 17 Years: A replication study},
author = {Keays, G and Friedman, D and Gagnon, I},
doi = {10.1177/0009922815602631},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Clinical Pediatrics},
volume = {55},
number = {7},
pages = {603--613},
abstract = {Introduction. Little is known about Canadian youth football injuries. The objectives of this study were (a) to contrast the injuries in Canadian and American football players aged 6 to 17 years and (b) compare the injuries sustained during organized football with those in nonorganized football. Methods. Using a retrospective cohort design based on data from the Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program and the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System a comparison of injuries was made. Results. Trends in injuries were comparable. Proportions and odds of injuries were similar, except for a few exceptions. In Canada, more girls were injured and fractures were more prevalent. Compared with nonorganized football, organized football players were older, involved more males, and suffered more traumatic brain injuries and injuries to their lower extremities. Conclusion. Canadian and American youth football injuries were similar. The type of football, be it organized or nonorganized, has an impact on injuries. © 2016 The Author(s).},
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Arya, V; Chigurupati, R
Treatment Algorithm for Intracranial Intrusion Injuries of the Mandibular Condyle Journal Article
In: Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, vol. 74, no. 3, pp. 569–581, 2016.
@article{Arya2016,
title = {Treatment Algorithm for Intracranial Intrusion Injuries of the Mandibular Condyle},
author = {Arya, V and Chigurupati, R},
doi = {10.1016/j.joms.2015.09.033},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Oral \& Maxillofacial Surgery},
volume = {74},
number = {3},
pages = {569--581},
abstract = {Purpose Traumatic injuries of the mandible resulting in intrusion of the condyle into the middle cranial fossa are rare and treatment is often based on anecdotal experience. The objective of this study was to develop an algorithm for the management of condylar intrusion injuries by identifying factors that influenced the treatment decision of closed versus open reduction of the condyle. Materials and Methods This study was a systematic review of the literature on intracranial intrusion injuries of the mandibular condyle. A thorough search of the PubMed and Cochrane databases and individual maxillofacial and craniofacial journal databases was conducted using the Medical Subject Heading terms condylar impaction, condylar dislocation, condylar intrusion, and middle cranial fossa and condyle without date and language restriction. Quantitative data on the patient's age, gender, etiology of injury, and time from injury to diagnosis were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The authors studied how the predictor variables of age, etiology, time from injury to diagnosis, and associated neurologic injuries influenced the outcome variable of closed versus open reduction of the condyle. Results Forty-eight of the 62 retrieved case reports, case series, and review articles were published in the English-language literature from 1963 to 2015. Data on 51 patients with these injuries showed that 38 (75%) were female and younger than 30 years. The most common etiology of injury was motor vehicular accidents, occurring in 25 of 51 patients (49%). The mean time from injury to diagnosis was 31.2 days (0 to 106.4 days). Forty of the 51 patients (78%) were diagnosed within the first 2 weeks of injury. A good proportion of patients underwent open reduction (63%) and 18 of the 51 of patients (35%) underwent closed reduction. Conclusions Predictor variables that influenced the treatment decision of open versus closed reduction were age of the patient, etiology of injury, and time from injury to diagnosis. Based on the present results, younger patients (0 to 15 yr old), patients who sustain condylar intrusion injuries from bicycle accidents, and those diagnosed within the first 2 weeks of injury are more likely to benefit from closed reduction. The treatment algorithm emphasizes the importance of assessment of associated neurologic injuries and an interdisciplinary approach for the management of these injuries. © 2016 American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.},
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Beiske, K K; Kostov, K H; Kostov, H
Rhythmic midtemporal discharge in a youth during light sleep Journal Article
In: Neurodiagnostic Journal, vol. 56, no. 1, pp. 32–36, 2016.
@article{Beiske2016,
title = {Rhythmic midtemporal discharge in a youth during light sleep},
author = {Beiske, K K and Kostov, K H and Kostov, H},
doi = {10.1080/21646821.2015.1119579},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Neurodiagnostic Journal},
volume = {56},
number = {1},
pages = {32--36},
abstract = {Rhythmic midtemporal discharge (RMTD) is a rare, benign EEG pattern that may have epileptic morphology. Recognizing variations of RMTD is important in order to avoid over- or misinterpretation of EEG findings, which may lead to inappropriate treatment and negative consequences for the patient in question. We present a case report of RTMDs during light sleep where initial erroneous description necessitated repeat EEGs and additional diagnostic exams and led to the postponement of obtaining a drivers licence for this young patient. Copyright © ASET - The Neurodiagnostic Society.},
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Stieg, P E; Perrine, K
Helmet Use and Traumatic Brain Injury in Snowboarding Journal Article
In: World Neurosurgery, vol. 86, pp. 65–68, 2016.
@article{Stieg2016,
title = {Helmet Use and Traumatic Brain Injury in Snowboarding},
author = {Stieg, P E and Perrine, K},
doi = {10.1016/j.wneu.2015.07.044},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {World Neurosurgery},
volume = {86},
pages = {65--68},
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Alexander, D G; Shuttleworth-Edwards, A B; Kidd, M; Malcolm, C M
Mild traumatic brain injuries in early adolescent rugby players: Long-term neurocognitive and academic outcomes Journal Article
In: Brain Injury, vol. 29, no. 9, pp. 1113–1125, 2015.
@article{Alexander2015,
title = {Mild traumatic brain injuries in early adolescent rugby players: Long-term neurocognitive and academic outcomes},
author = {Alexander, D G and Shuttleworth-Edwards, A B and Kidd, M and Malcolm, C M},
doi = {10.3109/02699052.2015.1031699},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Brain Injury},
volume = {29},
number = {9},
pages = {1113--1125},
abstract = {Background: Information is scant concerning enduring brain injury effects of participation in the contact sport of Rugby Union (hereafter rugby) on early adolescents.Objective: The objective was prospectively to investigate differences between young adolescent male rugby players and non-contact sports controls on neurocognitive test performance over 3 years and academic achievement over 6 years.Method: A sample of boys from the same school and grade was divided into three groups: rugby with seasonal concussions (n = 45), rugby no seasonal concussions (n = 21) and non-contact sports controls (n = 30). Baseline neurocognitive testing was conducted pre-season in Grade 7 and post-season in Grades 8 and 9. Year-end academic grades were documented for Grades 6-9 and 12 (pre-high school to year of school leaving). A mixed model repeated measures ANOVA was conducted to investigate comparative neurocognitive and academic outcomes between the three sub-groups.Results: Compared with controls, both rugby groups were significantly lower on the WISC-III Coding Immediate Recall sub-test. There was a significant interaction effect on the academic measure, with improved scores over time for controls, that was not in evidence for either rugby group.Conclusions: Tentatively, the outcome suggests cognitive vulnerability in association with school level participation in rugby. © 2015 Taylor \& Francis Group, LLC.},
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Steiner, M E; Berkstresser, B D; Richardson, L; Elia, G; Wang, F
Full-Contact Practice and Injuries in College Football Journal Article
In: Sports Health, vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 217–223, 2015.
@article{Steiner2015,
title = {Full-Contact Practice and Injuries in College Football},
author = {Steiner, M E and Berkstresser, B D and Richardson, L and Elia, G and Wang, F},
doi = {10.1177/1941738115626689},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Sports Health},
volume = {8},
number = {3},
pages = {217--223},
abstract = {Background: Despite recent restrictions being placed on practice in college football, there are little data to correlate such changes with injuries. Hypothesis: Football injuries will correlate with a team’s exposure to full-contact practice, total practice, and total games. Study Design: Descriptive epidemiological study. Methods: All injuries and athlete injury exposures (AE × Min = athletes exposed × activity duration in minutes) were recorded for an intercollegiate football team over 4 consecutive fall seasons. Weekly injuries and injury rates (injuries per athletic injury exposure) were correlated with the weekly exposures to full-contact practices, total practices, formal scrimmages, and games. Results: The preseason practice injury rate was over twice the in-season practice injury rate (P \< 0.001). For preseason, injury exposures were higher for full-contact practice (P = 0.0166), total practices (P = 0.015), and scrimmages/games (P = 0.034) compared with in-season. Preseason and in-season practice injuries correlated with exposure to full-contact practice combined with scrimmages for preseason (P \< 0.008) and full-contact practice combined with games for in-season (P = 0.0325). The game injury rate was over 6 times greater than the practice injury rate (P \< 0.0001). Concussions constituted 14.5% of all injuries, and the incidence of concussions correlated with the incidence of all injuries (P = 0.0001). Strength training did not correlate with injuries. Conclusion: Decreased exposure to full-contact practice may decrease the incidence of practice injuries and practice concussions. However, the game injury rate was over 6 times greater than the practice injury rate and had an inverse correlation with full-contact practice. © 2016, 2016 The Author(s).},
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Brewster, R; Bi, W L; Smith, T R; Gormley, W B; Dunn, I F; Laws Jr., E R
The neurosurgeon as baseball fan and inventor: Walter Dandy and the batter's helmet Journal Article
In: Neurosurgical Focus, vol. 39, no. 1, 2015.
@article{Brewster2015,
title = {The neurosurgeon as baseball fan and inventor: Walter Dandy and the batter's helmet},
author = {Brewster, R and Bi, W L and Smith, T R and Gormley, W B and Dunn, I F and {Laws Jr.}, E R},
doi = {10.3171/2015.3.FOCUS1552},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Neurosurgical Focus},
volume = {39},
number = {1},
abstract = {Baseball maintains one of the highest impact injury rates in all athletics. A principal causative factor is the "beanball," referring to a pitch thrown directly at a batter's head. Frequent morbidities elicited demand for the development of protective gear development in the 20th century. In this setting, Dr. Walter Dandy was commissioned to design a "protective cap" in 1941. His invention became widely adopted by professional baseball and inspired subsequent generations of batting helmets. As a baseball aficionado since his youth, Walter Dandy identified a natural partnership between baseball and medical practice for the reduction of beaning-related brain injuries. This history further supports the unique position of neurosurgeons to leverage clinical insights, inform innovation, and expand service to society. © AANS, 2015.},
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Bowman, T G; Breedlove, K M; Breedlove, E L; Dodge, T M; Nauman, E A
Impact attenuation properties of new and used lacrosse helmets Journal Article
In: Journal of Biomechanics, vol. 48, no. 14, pp. 3782–3787, 2015.
@article{Bowman2015,
title = {Impact attenuation properties of new and used lacrosse helmets},
author = {Bowman, T G and Breedlove, K M and Breedlove, E L and Dodge, T M and Nauman, E A},
doi = {10.1016/j.jbiomech.2015.08.026},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Biomechanics},
volume = {48},
number = {14},
pages = {3782--3787},
abstract = {The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) has developed impact attenuation thresholds that protective helmets worn in sport must meet to be commercially available in an attempt to prevent injury. It remains unknown how normal helmet use in athletic activity alters the force attenuation ability of lacrosse helmets. We tested 3 new and 3 randomly selected used helmets from 2 popular lacrosse models (Cascade Pro7, Cascade CPXR). All used helmets had been worn for 3 collegiate seasons prior to testing and had never been refurbished. Helmets were drop-tested using 3 prescribed impact velocities at 6 locations according to the NOCSAE lacrosse helmet standard, and we compared the Gadd Severity Index (GSI) scores between new and used helmets using a repeated measure ANOVA with location as the repeated variable and data separated by impact velocity. All 12 helmets passed the NOCSAE GSI threshold for all testing conditions; however 1 used helmet shell cracked resulting in a failed test. We found a significant main effect for helmet age at the low (F5},
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Timpka, T; Jacobsson, J; Ekberg, J; Finch, C F; Bichenbach, J; Edouard, P; Bargoria, V; Branco, P; Alonso, J M
In: Journal of Science & Medicine in Sport, vol. 18, no. 6, pp. 643–650, 2015.
@article{Timpka2015,
title = {Meta-narrative analysis of sports injury reporting practices based on the Injury Definitions Concept Framework (IDCF): A review of consensus statements and epidemiological studies in athletics (track and field)},
author = {Timpka, T and Jacobsson, J and Ekberg, J and Finch, C F and Bichenbach, J and Edouard, P and Bargoria, V and Branco, P and Alonso, J M},
doi = {10.1016/j.jsams.2014.11.393},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Science \& Medicine in Sport},
volume = {18},
number = {6},
pages = {643--650},
abstract = {Objectives: Consistency in routines for reporting injury has been a focus of development efforts in sports epidemiology for a long time. To gain an improved understanding of current reporting practices, we applied the Injury Definitions Concept Framework (IDCF) in a review of injury reporting in a subset of the field. Design: Meta-narrative review. Methods: An analysis of injury definitions reported in consensus statements for different sports and studies of injury epidemiology in athletics (track and field) published in PubMed between 1980 and 2013 was performed. Separate narratives for each of the three reporting contexts in the IDCF were constructed from the data. Results: Six consensus statements and 14 studies reporting on athletics injury epidemiology fulfilled the selection criteria. The narratives on sports performance, clinical examination, and athlete self-report contexts were evenly represented in the eligible studies. The sports performance and athlete self-report narratives covered both professional and community athletes as well as training and competition settings. In the clinical examination narrative, data collection by health service professionals was linked to studies of professional athletes at international championships. Conclusions: From an application of the IDCF in a review of injury reporting in sports epidemiology we observed a parallel usage of reporting contexts in this field of research. The co-existence of reporting methodologies does not necessarily reflect a problematic situation, but only provided that firm precautions are taken when comparing studies performed in the different contexts. © 2014 Sports Medicine Australia.},
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Brown, J C; Viljoen, W; Lambert, M I; Readhead, C; Fuller, C; Van Mechelen, W; Verhagen, E
The economic burden of time-loss injuries to youth players participating in week-long rugby union tournaments Journal Article
In: Journal of Science & Medicine in Sport, vol. 18, no. 4, pp. 394–399, 2015.
@article{Brown2015b,
title = {The economic burden of time-loss injuries to youth players participating in week-long rugby union tournaments},
author = {Brown, J C and Viljoen, W and Lambert, M I and Readhead, C and Fuller, C and {Van Mechelen}, W and Verhagen, E},
doi = {10.1016/j.jsams.2014.06.015},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Science \& Medicine in Sport},
volume = {18},
number = {4},
pages = {394--399},
abstract = {Objectives: Rugby Union ("rugby") is a popular sport with high injury risk. Burden of injury is described by the incidence and severity of injury. However reports have ignored the monetary cost of injuries. Therefore the aim of this study was to describe the monetary cost associated with youth rugby injuries. Design: This descriptive study quantified medical treatments of injured players at the South African Rugby Union Youth tournaments in 2011/2012 and the days of work parents missed as a result of the injuries. A health insurer used these data to calculate associated costs. Methods: Legal guardians of the 421 injured players were contacted telephonically on a weekly basis until they returned to play. Treatments costs were estimated in South African Rands based on 2013 insurance rates and converted to US$ using purchasing power parities. Results: Of the 3652 players, 2% (n=71) sought medical care after the tournament. For these players, average treatment costs were high (US$731 per player, 95% CI: US$425-US$1096), with fractures being the most expensive type of injury. Players with medical insurance had higher costs (US$937, 95% CI: US$486-US$1500) than those without (US$220, 95% CI: US$145-US$302). Conclusions: Although a minority of players sought follow-up treatment after the tournaments, the cost of these injuries was high. Players without medical insurance having lower costs may indicate that these players did not receive adequate treatment for their injuries. Injury prevention efforts should consider injuries with high costs and the treatment of players without medical insurance. © 2014 Sports Medicine Australia.},
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Mayer, A R; Ling, J M; Dodd, A B; Gasparovic, C; Klimaj, S D; Meier, T B
A Longitudinal Assessment of Structural and Chemical Alterations in Mixed Martial Arts Fighters Journal Article
In: Journal of Neurotrauma, vol. 32, no. 22, pp. 1759–1767, 2015.
@article{Mayer2015b,
title = {A Longitudinal Assessment of Structural and Chemical Alterations in Mixed Martial Arts Fighters},
author = {Mayer, A R and Ling, J M and Dodd, A B and Gasparovic, C and Klimaj, S D and Meier, T B},
doi = {10.1089/neu.2014.3833},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Neurotrauma},
volume = {32},
number = {22},
pages = {1759--1767},
abstract = {Growing evidence suggests that temporally proximal acute concussions and repetitive subconcussive head injuries may lead to long-term neurological deficits. However, the underlying mechanisms of injury and their relative time-scales are not well documented in human injury models. The current study therefore investigated whether biomarkers of brain chemistry (magnetic resonance [MR] spectroscopy: N-acetylaspartate [NAA], combined glutamate and glutamine [Glx], total creatine [Cre], choline compounds [Cho], and myo-inositol [mI]) and structure (cortical thickness, white matter [WM]/subcortical volume) differed between mixed martial artists (MMA; n = 13) and matched healthy controls (HC) without a history of contact sport participation (HC; n = 14). A subset of participants (MMA = 9; HC = 10) returned for follow-up visits, with MMA (n = 3) with clinician-documented acute concussions also scanned serially. As expected, MMA self-reported a higher incidence of previous concussions and significantly more cognitive symptoms during prior concussion recovery. Fighters also exhibited reduced memory and processing speed relative to controls on neuropsychological testing coupled with cortical thinning in the left posterior cingulate gyrus and right occipital cortex at baseline assessment. Over a 1-year follow-up period, MMA experienced a significant decrease in both WM volume and NAA concentration, as well as relative thinning in the left middle and superior frontal gyri. These longitudinal changes did not correlate with self-reported metrics of injury (i.e., fight diary). In contrast, HC did not exhibit significant longitudinal changes over a 4-month follow-up period (p \> 0.05). Collectively, current results provide preliminary evidence of progressive changes in brain chemistry and structure over a relatively short time period in individuals with high exposure to repetitive head hits. These findings require replication in independent samples. © Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. 2015.},
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Liu, C Y; Law, M; Romano, R
Rational approach to understanding and preventing sports-related traumatic brain injuries Journal Article
In: World Neurosurgery, vol. 84, no. 6, pp. 1556–1557, 2015.
@article{Liu2015,
title = {Rational approach to understanding and preventing sports-related traumatic brain injuries},
author = {Liu, C Y and Law, M and Romano, R},
doi = {10.1016/j.wneu.2015.07.076},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {World Neurosurgery},
volume = {84},
number = {6},
pages = {1556--1557},
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Anonymous,
Tackling in youth football Journal Article
In: Pediatrics, vol. 136, no. 5, pp. e1419–e1430, 2015.
@article{Anonymous2015,
title = {Tackling in youth football},
author = {Anonymous},
doi = {10.1542/peds.2015-3282},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Pediatrics},
volume = {136},
number = {5},
pages = {e1419--e1430},
abstract = {American football remains one of the most popular sports for young athletes. The injuries sustained during football, especially those to the head and neck, have been a topic of intense interest recently in both the public media and medical literature. The recognition of these injuries and the potential for longterm sequelae have led some physicians to call for a reduction in the number of contact practices, a postponement of tackling until a certain age, and even a ban on high school football. This statement reviews the literature regarding injuries in football, particularly those of the head and neck, the relationship between tackling and football-related injuries, and the potential effects of limiting or delaying tackling on injury risk. © 2015 by the American Academy of Pediatrics.},
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}
Lachapelle, Julie; Bolduc-Teasdale, Julie; Ptito, Alain; McKerral, Michelle
Deficits in complex visual information processing after mild TBI: Electrophysiological markers and vocational outcome prognosis Journal Article
In: Brain Injury, vol. 22, no. 3, pp. 265–274, 2008, ISBN: 0269-9052 1362-301X.
@article{Lachapelle2008,
title = {Deficits in complex visual information processing after mild TBI: Electrophysiological markers and vocational outcome prognosis},
author = {Lachapelle, Julie and Bolduc-Teasdale, Julie and Ptito, Alain and McKerral, Michelle},
doi = {10.1080/02699050801938983},
isbn = {0269-9052
1362-301X},
year = {2008},
date = {2008-01-01},
journal = {Brain Injury},
volume = {22},
number = {3},
pages = {265--274},
publisher = {Informa Healthcare},
address = {US},
abstract = {Primary objective: To evaluate low-level to complex information processing using visual electrophysiology and to examine the latter's prognostic value in regards to vocational outcome in persons having sustained a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Research design/methods: Event-related potentials (ERPs) were recorded to pattern-reversal, simple motion, texture segregation and cognitive oddball paradigms from 17 participants with symptomatic mTBI at onset of specialized clinical intervention and from 15 normal controls. The relationship between abnormal electrophysiology and post-intervention return to work status was also examined. Main outcomes and results: Participants with mTBI showed a statistically significant (p \< .05) amplitude reduction for cognitive ERPs and delayed latencies for texture (p \< .05) and cognitive paradigms (p \< .005) compared to controls. Furthermore, participants with mTBI presenting texture or cognitive ERP latency delays upon admission were at significantly (p \< .01) greater risk of negative vocational outcome than mTBI participants with normal electrophysiology. Conclusions: The findings suggest that individuals with symptomatic mTBI can present selective deficits in complex visual information processing that could interfere with vocational outcome. ERP paradigms such as those employed in this study thus show potential for evaluating outcome prognosis and merit further study. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)},
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Halim, A; Lamikanra, O E; Sutton, K
Female Athletes: Unique Challenges Facing Women Warriors Journal Article
In: American Journal of Orthopedics, vol. 45, no. 1, pp. 12–15, 2016.
BibTeX | Tags: adverse effects, anterior cruciate ligament, Athletic Injuries, Bone Diseases, brain concussion, caloric restriction, Female, human, Humans, Injuries, legislation and jurisprudence, malnutrition, Menstruation Disturbances, Metabolic, Nutrition Disorders, patient safety, pregnancy, prevention and control, sexism, SOCIAL justice, social problem, Social Problems, Sport, Sports, standards, Syndrome, UNITED States
@article{Halim2016,
title = {Female Athletes: Unique Challenges Facing Women Warriors},
author = {Halim, A and Lamikanra, O E and Sutton, K},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {American Journal of Orthopedics},
volume = {45},
number = {1},
pages = {12--15},
keywords = {adverse effects, anterior cruciate ligament, Athletic Injuries, Bone Diseases, brain concussion, caloric restriction, Female, human, Humans, Injuries, legislation and jurisprudence, malnutrition, Menstruation Disturbances, Metabolic, Nutrition Disorders, patient safety, pregnancy, prevention and control, sexism, SOCIAL justice, social problem, Social Problems, Sport, Sports, standards, Syndrome, UNITED States},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Keays, G; Friedman, D; Gagnon, I
A 20-Year Comparison of Football-Related Injuries in American and Canadian Youth Aged 6 to 17 Years: A replication study Journal Article
In: Clinical Pediatrics, vol. 55, no. 7, pp. 603–613, 2016.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Adolescent, American, Article, CANADA, Canadian, Child, children, Concussion, dislocation, emergency care, Female, football, head injury, human, Injuries, major clinical study, Male, replication study, retrospective study, skull fracture, spine fracture, sport injury, Sports, sprain, traumatic brain injury, UNITED States
@article{Keays2016,
title = {A 20-Year Comparison of Football-Related Injuries in American and Canadian Youth Aged 6 to 17 Years: A replication study},
author = {Keays, G and Friedman, D and Gagnon, I},
doi = {10.1177/0009922815602631},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Clinical Pediatrics},
volume = {55},
number = {7},
pages = {603--613},
abstract = {Introduction. Little is known about Canadian youth football injuries. The objectives of this study were (a) to contrast the injuries in Canadian and American football players aged 6 to 17 years and (b) compare the injuries sustained during organized football with those in nonorganized football. Methods. Using a retrospective cohort design based on data from the Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program and the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System a comparison of injuries was made. Results. Trends in injuries were comparable. Proportions and odds of injuries were similar, except for a few exceptions. In Canada, more girls were injured and fractures were more prevalent. Compared with nonorganized football, organized football players were older, involved more males, and suffered more traumatic brain injuries and injuries to their lower extremities. Conclusion. Canadian and American youth football injuries were similar. The type of football, be it organized or nonorganized, has an impact on injuries. © 2016 The Author(s).},
keywords = {Adolescent, American, Article, CANADA, Canadian, Child, children, Concussion, dislocation, emergency care, Female, football, head injury, human, Injuries, major clinical study, Male, replication study, retrospective study, skull fracture, spine fracture, sport injury, Sports, sprain, traumatic brain injury, UNITED States},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Arya, V; Chigurupati, R
Treatment Algorithm for Intracranial Intrusion Injuries of the Mandibular Condyle Journal Article
In: Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, vol. 74, no. 3, pp. 569–581, 2016.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Accidents, age, Age Factors, algorithm, ALGORITHMS, Article, assault, brain concussion, brain hematoma, Brain Injuries, clinical protocol, Clinical Protocols, condylar intrusion injury, contusion, Cranial Fossa, DECISION making, Dislocations, Early Diagnosis, facial nerve paralysis, falling, fracture reduction, hearing impairment, human, Humans, Injuries, intermethod comparison, jaw disease, laceration, liquorrhea, mandible condyle, mandible fracture, Mandibular Condyle, Mandibular Fractures, Middle, middle cranial fossa, occupational accident, open reduction, sex difference, soft tissue injury, sport injury, Systematic Review, Traffic, traffic accident
@article{Arya2016,
title = {Treatment Algorithm for Intracranial Intrusion Injuries of the Mandibular Condyle},
author = {Arya, V and Chigurupati, R},
doi = {10.1016/j.joms.2015.09.033},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Oral \& Maxillofacial Surgery},
volume = {74},
number = {3},
pages = {569--581},
abstract = {Purpose Traumatic injuries of the mandible resulting in intrusion of the condyle into the middle cranial fossa are rare and treatment is often based on anecdotal experience. The objective of this study was to develop an algorithm for the management of condylar intrusion injuries by identifying factors that influenced the treatment decision of closed versus open reduction of the condyle. Materials and Methods This study was a systematic review of the literature on intracranial intrusion injuries of the mandibular condyle. A thorough search of the PubMed and Cochrane databases and individual maxillofacial and craniofacial journal databases was conducted using the Medical Subject Heading terms condylar impaction, condylar dislocation, condylar intrusion, and middle cranial fossa and condyle without date and language restriction. Quantitative data on the patient's age, gender, etiology of injury, and time from injury to diagnosis were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The authors studied how the predictor variables of age, etiology, time from injury to diagnosis, and associated neurologic injuries influenced the outcome variable of closed versus open reduction of the condyle. Results Forty-eight of the 62 retrieved case reports, case series, and review articles were published in the English-language literature from 1963 to 2015. Data on 51 patients with these injuries showed that 38 (75%) were female and younger than 30 years. The most common etiology of injury was motor vehicular accidents, occurring in 25 of 51 patients (49%). The mean time from injury to diagnosis was 31.2 days (0 to 106.4 days). Forty of the 51 patients (78%) were diagnosed within the first 2 weeks of injury. A good proportion of patients underwent open reduction (63%) and 18 of the 51 of patients (35%) underwent closed reduction. Conclusions Predictor variables that influenced the treatment decision of open versus closed reduction were age of the patient, etiology of injury, and time from injury to diagnosis. Based on the present results, younger patients (0 to 15 yr old), patients who sustain condylar intrusion injuries from bicycle accidents, and those diagnosed within the first 2 weeks of injury are more likely to benefit from closed reduction. The treatment algorithm emphasizes the importance of assessment of associated neurologic injuries and an interdisciplinary approach for the management of these injuries. © 2016 American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.},
keywords = {Accidents, age, Age Factors, algorithm, ALGORITHMS, Article, assault, brain concussion, brain hematoma, Brain Injuries, clinical protocol, Clinical Protocols, condylar intrusion injury, contusion, Cranial Fossa, DECISION making, Dislocations, Early Diagnosis, facial nerve paralysis, falling, fracture reduction, hearing impairment, human, Humans, Injuries, intermethod comparison, jaw disease, laceration, liquorrhea, mandible condyle, mandible fracture, Mandibular Condyle, Mandibular Fractures, Middle, middle cranial fossa, occupational accident, open reduction, sex difference, soft tissue injury, sport injury, Systematic Review, Traffic, traffic accident},
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}
Beiske, K K; Kostov, K H; Kostov, H
Rhythmic midtemporal discharge in a youth during light sleep Journal Article
In: Neurodiagnostic Journal, vol. 56, no. 1, pp. 32–36, 2016.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Adolescent, Article, Automobile Driving, Benign EEG pattern, car driving, case report, case reports, complication, computer assisted tomography, Concussion, Craniocerebral Trauma, drowsiness, EEG pattern, electroencephalogram, Electroencephalography, Epilepsy, epileptic discharge, febrile convulsion, football, Functional Laterality, head injury, hemispheric dominance, human, Humans, hyperventilation, Injuries, Light sleep, Male, neuroimaging, neurologic examination, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, Pathophysiology, Patient treatment, Rhythmic midtemporal discharge, RMTD, SLEEP, Sleep research, spike wave, temporal lobe, temporal lobe epilepsy, theta rhythm, tonic clonic seizure, unconsciousness, wakefulness
@article{Beiske2016,
title = {Rhythmic midtemporal discharge in a youth during light sleep},
author = {Beiske, K K and Kostov, K H and Kostov, H},
doi = {10.1080/21646821.2015.1119579},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {Neurodiagnostic Journal},
volume = {56},
number = {1},
pages = {32--36},
abstract = {Rhythmic midtemporal discharge (RMTD) is a rare, benign EEG pattern that may have epileptic morphology. Recognizing variations of RMTD is important in order to avoid over- or misinterpretation of EEG findings, which may lead to inappropriate treatment and negative consequences for the patient in question. We present a case report of RTMDs during light sleep where initial erroneous description necessitated repeat EEGs and additional diagnostic exams and led to the postponement of obtaining a drivers licence for this young patient. Copyright © ASET - The Neurodiagnostic Society.},
keywords = {Adolescent, Article, Automobile Driving, Benign EEG pattern, car driving, case report, case reports, complication, computer assisted tomography, Concussion, Craniocerebral Trauma, drowsiness, EEG pattern, electroencephalogram, Electroencephalography, Epilepsy, epileptic discharge, febrile convulsion, football, Functional Laterality, head injury, hemispheric dominance, human, Humans, hyperventilation, Injuries, Light sleep, Male, neuroimaging, neurologic examination, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, Pathophysiology, Patient treatment, Rhythmic midtemporal discharge, RMTD, SLEEP, Sleep research, spike wave, temporal lobe, temporal lobe epilepsy, theta rhythm, tonic clonic seizure, unconsciousness, wakefulness},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Stieg, P E; Perrine, K
Helmet Use and Traumatic Brain Injury in Snowboarding Journal Article
In: World Neurosurgery, vol. 86, pp. 65–68, 2016.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: brain hemorrhage, Concussion, disability, emergency ward, Female, head injury, Head Protective Devices, Helmet, human, Humans, Injuries, Male, Morbidity, MORTALITY, Neuroprotection, Review, skiing, skull fracture, Snowboarding, Traumatic, traumatic brain injury, UNITED States, winter sport
@article{Stieg2016,
title = {Helmet Use and Traumatic Brain Injury in Snowboarding},
author = {Stieg, P E and Perrine, K},
doi = {10.1016/j.wneu.2015.07.044},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {World Neurosurgery},
volume = {86},
pages = {65--68},
keywords = {brain hemorrhage, Concussion, disability, emergency ward, Female, head injury, Head Protective Devices, Helmet, human, Humans, Injuries, Male, Morbidity, MORTALITY, Neuroprotection, Review, skiing, skull fracture, Snowboarding, Traumatic, traumatic brain injury, UNITED States, winter sport},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Alexander, D G; Shuttleworth-Edwards, A B; Kidd, M; Malcolm, C M
Mild traumatic brain injuries in early adolescent rugby players: Long-term neurocognitive and academic outcomes Journal Article
In: Brain Injury, vol. 29, no. 9, pp. 1113–1125, 2015.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: academic achievement, Academic performance, ADOLESCENCE, Adolescent, adolescent disease, adult, Article, Athletic Injuries, brain concussion, Brain Injuries, Child, cognition, Concussion, controlled study, Educational Status, football, human, Humans, Injuries, intelligence test, Intelligence Tests, Longitudinal studies, longitudinal study, major clinical study, Male, mild traumatic brain injury, mTBI, neurocognitive, neuropsychological test, Neuropsychological Tests, Pathophysiology, Prospective Studies, prospective study, psychologic test, psychology, rugby, SOUTH Africa, sport injury, TASK performance, traumatic brain injury, treatment outcome
@article{Alexander2015,
title = {Mild traumatic brain injuries in early adolescent rugby players: Long-term neurocognitive and academic outcomes},
author = {Alexander, D G and Shuttleworth-Edwards, A B and Kidd, M and Malcolm, C M},
doi = {10.3109/02699052.2015.1031699},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Brain Injury},
volume = {29},
number = {9},
pages = {1113--1125},
abstract = {Background: Information is scant concerning enduring brain injury effects of participation in the contact sport of Rugby Union (hereafter rugby) on early adolescents.Objective: The objective was prospectively to investigate differences between young adolescent male rugby players and non-contact sports controls on neurocognitive test performance over 3 years and academic achievement over 6 years.Method: A sample of boys from the same school and grade was divided into three groups: rugby with seasonal concussions (n = 45), rugby no seasonal concussions (n = 21) and non-contact sports controls (n = 30). Baseline neurocognitive testing was conducted pre-season in Grade 7 and post-season in Grades 8 and 9. Year-end academic grades were documented for Grades 6-9 and 12 (pre-high school to year of school leaving). A mixed model repeated measures ANOVA was conducted to investigate comparative neurocognitive and academic outcomes between the three sub-groups.Results: Compared with controls, both rugby groups were significantly lower on the WISC-III Coding Immediate Recall sub-test. There was a significant interaction effect on the academic measure, with improved scores over time for controls, that was not in evidence for either rugby group.Conclusions: Tentatively, the outcome suggests cognitive vulnerability in association with school level participation in rugby. © 2015 Taylor \& Francis Group, LLC.},
keywords = {academic achievement, Academic performance, ADOLESCENCE, Adolescent, adolescent disease, adult, Article, Athletic Injuries, brain concussion, Brain Injuries, Child, cognition, Concussion, controlled study, Educational Status, football, human, Humans, Injuries, intelligence test, Intelligence Tests, Longitudinal studies, longitudinal study, major clinical study, Male, mild traumatic brain injury, mTBI, neurocognitive, neuropsychological test, Neuropsychological Tests, Pathophysiology, Prospective Studies, prospective study, psychologic test, psychology, rugby, SOUTH Africa, sport injury, TASK performance, traumatic brain injury, treatment outcome},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Steiner, M E; Berkstresser, B D; Richardson, L; Elia, G; Wang, F
Full-Contact Practice and Injuries in College Football Journal Article
In: Sports Health, vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 217–223, 2015.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Concussions, football, Injuries, injury exposures
@article{Steiner2015,
title = {Full-Contact Practice and Injuries in College Football},
author = {Steiner, M E and Berkstresser, B D and Richardson, L and Elia, G and Wang, F},
doi = {10.1177/1941738115626689},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Sports Health},
volume = {8},
number = {3},
pages = {217--223},
abstract = {Background: Despite recent restrictions being placed on practice in college football, there are little data to correlate such changes with injuries. Hypothesis: Football injuries will correlate with a team’s exposure to full-contact practice, total practice, and total games. Study Design: Descriptive epidemiological study. Methods: All injuries and athlete injury exposures (AE × Min = athletes exposed × activity duration in minutes) were recorded for an intercollegiate football team over 4 consecutive fall seasons. Weekly injuries and injury rates (injuries per athletic injury exposure) were correlated with the weekly exposures to full-contact practices, total practices, formal scrimmages, and games. Results: The preseason practice injury rate was over twice the in-season practice injury rate (P \< 0.001). For preseason, injury exposures were higher for full-contact practice (P = 0.0166), total practices (P = 0.015), and scrimmages/games (P = 0.034) compared with in-season. Preseason and in-season practice injuries correlated with exposure to full-contact practice combined with scrimmages for preseason (P \< 0.008) and full-contact practice combined with games for in-season (P = 0.0325). The game injury rate was over 6 times greater than the practice injury rate (P \< 0.0001). Concussions constituted 14.5% of all injuries, and the incidence of concussions correlated with the incidence of all injuries (P = 0.0001). Strength training did not correlate with injuries. Conclusion: Decreased exposure to full-contact practice may decrease the incidence of practice injuries and practice concussions. However, the game injury rate was over 6 times greater than the practice injury rate and had an inverse correlation with full-contact practice. © 2016, 2016 The Author(s).},
keywords = {Concussions, football, Injuries, injury exposures},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Brewster, R; Bi, W L; Smith, T R; Gormley, W B; Dunn, I F; Laws Jr., E R
The neurosurgeon as baseball fan and inventor: Walter Dandy and the batter's helmet Journal Article
In: Neurosurgical Focus, vol. 39, no. 1, 2015.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: 19th Century, 20th Century, Baseball, Baseball helmet, brain concussion, Head Protective Devices, Head trauma, Helmet, HISTORY, human, Humans, Injuries, Innovation, Male, middle aged, neurosurgeon, Neurosurgeons, Protective gear, traumatic brain injury, Walter dandy
@article{Brewster2015,
title = {The neurosurgeon as baseball fan and inventor: Walter Dandy and the batter's helmet},
author = {Brewster, R and Bi, W L and Smith, T R and Gormley, W B and Dunn, I F and {Laws Jr.}, E R},
doi = {10.3171/2015.3.FOCUS1552},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Neurosurgical Focus},
volume = {39},
number = {1},
abstract = {Baseball maintains one of the highest impact injury rates in all athletics. A principal causative factor is the "beanball," referring to a pitch thrown directly at a batter's head. Frequent morbidities elicited demand for the development of protective gear development in the 20th century. In this setting, Dr. Walter Dandy was commissioned to design a "protective cap" in 1941. His invention became widely adopted by professional baseball and inspired subsequent generations of batting helmets. As a baseball aficionado since his youth, Walter Dandy identified a natural partnership between baseball and medical practice for the reduction of beaning-related brain injuries. This history further supports the unique position of neurosurgeons to leverage clinical insights, inform innovation, and expand service to society. © AANS, 2015.},
keywords = {19th Century, 20th Century, Baseball, Baseball helmet, brain concussion, Head Protective Devices, Head trauma, Helmet, HISTORY, human, Humans, Injuries, Innovation, Male, middle aged, neurosurgeon, Neurosurgeons, Protective gear, traumatic brain injury, Walter dandy},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Bowman, T G; Breedlove, K M; Breedlove, E L; Dodge, T M; Nauman, E A
Impact attenuation properties of new and used lacrosse helmets Journal Article
In: Journal of Biomechanics, vol. 48, no. 14, pp. 3782–3787, 2015.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Accident prevention, Article, Athletic Injuries, attenuation, brain concussion, Cracks, Drop test, Drops, Equipment Design, Gadd Severity Index, head impact, Head Protective Devices, Helmet, Helmet evaluation, human, Humans, Injuries, lacrosse helmet, Materials testing, mechanical stress, priority journal, protective equipment, racquet sport, Racquet Sports, recertification, rigidity, Safety devices, Severity index, Sporting goods, Sports Equipment, standards, stress strain relationship, velocity
@article{Bowman2015,
title = {Impact attenuation properties of new and used lacrosse helmets},
author = {Bowman, T G and Breedlove, K M and Breedlove, E L and Dodge, T M and Nauman, E A},
doi = {10.1016/j.jbiomech.2015.08.026},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Biomechanics},
volume = {48},
number = {14},
pages = {3782--3787},
abstract = {The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) has developed impact attenuation thresholds that protective helmets worn in sport must meet to be commercially available in an attempt to prevent injury. It remains unknown how normal helmet use in athletic activity alters the force attenuation ability of lacrosse helmets. We tested 3 new and 3 randomly selected used helmets from 2 popular lacrosse models (Cascade Pro7, Cascade CPXR). All used helmets had been worn for 3 collegiate seasons prior to testing and had never been refurbished. Helmets were drop-tested using 3 prescribed impact velocities at 6 locations according to the NOCSAE lacrosse helmet standard, and we compared the Gadd Severity Index (GSI) scores between new and used helmets using a repeated measure ANOVA with location as the repeated variable and data separated by impact velocity. All 12 helmets passed the NOCSAE GSI threshold for all testing conditions; however 1 used helmet shell cracked resulting in a failed test. We found a significant main effect for helmet age at the low (F5},
keywords = {Accident prevention, Article, Athletic Injuries, attenuation, brain concussion, Cracks, Drop test, Drops, Equipment Design, Gadd Severity Index, head impact, Head Protective Devices, Helmet, Helmet evaluation, human, Humans, Injuries, lacrosse helmet, Materials testing, mechanical stress, priority journal, protective equipment, racquet sport, Racquet Sports, recertification, rigidity, Safety devices, Severity index, Sporting goods, Sports Equipment, standards, stress strain relationship, velocity},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Timpka, T; Jacobsson, J; Ekberg, J; Finch, C F; Bichenbach, J; Edouard, P; Bargoria, V; Branco, P; Alonso, J M
In: Journal of Science & Medicine in Sport, vol. 18, no. 6, pp. 643–650, 2015.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: accident, athletic performance, clinical examination, competition, Concussion, Consensus, Epidemiologic Methods, epidemiological data, EPIDEMIOLOGY, football, head injury, health service, human, Humans, information processing, Injuries, Medline, meta analysis, METHODOLOGY, musculoskeletal disease, neck injury, nomenclature, Overuse injuries, physical education, procedures, Qualitative methods, Research Design, Review, self report, sport injury, Sports epidemiology, sports injury, SPORTS medicine, Systematic Review, tennis, Terminology, Terminology as Topic, track and field, training
@article{Timpka2015,
title = {Meta-narrative analysis of sports injury reporting practices based on the Injury Definitions Concept Framework (IDCF): A review of consensus statements and epidemiological studies in athletics (track and field)},
author = {Timpka, T and Jacobsson, J and Ekberg, J and Finch, C F and Bichenbach, J and Edouard, P and Bargoria, V and Branco, P and Alonso, J M},
doi = {10.1016/j.jsams.2014.11.393},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Science \& Medicine in Sport},
volume = {18},
number = {6},
pages = {643--650},
abstract = {Objectives: Consistency in routines for reporting injury has been a focus of development efforts in sports epidemiology for a long time. To gain an improved understanding of current reporting practices, we applied the Injury Definitions Concept Framework (IDCF) in a review of injury reporting in a subset of the field. Design: Meta-narrative review. Methods: An analysis of injury definitions reported in consensus statements for different sports and studies of injury epidemiology in athletics (track and field) published in PubMed between 1980 and 2013 was performed. Separate narratives for each of the three reporting contexts in the IDCF were constructed from the data. Results: Six consensus statements and 14 studies reporting on athletics injury epidemiology fulfilled the selection criteria. The narratives on sports performance, clinical examination, and athlete self-report contexts were evenly represented in the eligible studies. The sports performance and athlete self-report narratives covered both professional and community athletes as well as training and competition settings. In the clinical examination narrative, data collection by health service professionals was linked to studies of professional athletes at international championships. Conclusions: From an application of the IDCF in a review of injury reporting in sports epidemiology we observed a parallel usage of reporting contexts in this field of research. The co-existence of reporting methodologies does not necessarily reflect a problematic situation, but only provided that firm precautions are taken when comparing studies performed in the different contexts. © 2014 Sports Medicine Australia.},
keywords = {accident, athletic performance, clinical examination, competition, Concussion, Consensus, Epidemiologic Methods, epidemiological data, EPIDEMIOLOGY, football, head injury, health service, human, Humans, information processing, Injuries, Medline, meta analysis, METHODOLOGY, musculoskeletal disease, neck injury, nomenclature, Overuse injuries, physical education, procedures, Qualitative methods, Research Design, Review, self report, sport injury, Sports epidemiology, sports injury, SPORTS medicine, Systematic Review, tennis, Terminology, Terminology as Topic, track and field, training},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Brown, J C; Viljoen, W; Lambert, M I; Readhead, C; Fuller, C; Van Mechelen, W; Verhagen, E
The economic burden of time-loss injuries to youth players participating in week-long rugby union tournaments Journal Article
In: Journal of Science & Medicine in Sport, vol. 18, no. 4, pp. 394–399, 2015.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Absenteeism, Adolescent, adult, Article, Athletic Injuries, Back Injuries, biokinetics, bone, Child, competition, Concussion, contusion, Craniocerebral Trauma, economic evaluation, economics, follow up, football, Football/economics, Football/economics/cost analysis, Football/injuries (MeSH terms), fracture, Fractures, head injury, Health, health care cost, Health Care Costs, health insurance, human, Humans, Injuries, injury, injury scale, Insurance, laceration, legal guardian, Lower Extremity, lower limb, major clinical study, Male, MEDICAL care, muscle cramp, muscle strain, Neck Injuries, neck injury, Occupational Therapy, Parent, physical medicine, physiotherapy, radiodiagnosis, rugby, skin bruising, SOUTH Africa, sport injury, Trauma Severity Indices, Upper Extremity, upper limb, Wounds and Injuries
@article{Brown2015b,
title = {The economic burden of time-loss injuries to youth players participating in week-long rugby union tournaments},
author = {Brown, J C and Viljoen, W and Lambert, M I and Readhead, C and Fuller, C and {Van Mechelen}, W and Verhagen, E},
doi = {10.1016/j.jsams.2014.06.015},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Science \& Medicine in Sport},
volume = {18},
number = {4},
pages = {394--399},
abstract = {Objectives: Rugby Union ("rugby") is a popular sport with high injury risk. Burden of injury is described by the incidence and severity of injury. However reports have ignored the monetary cost of injuries. Therefore the aim of this study was to describe the monetary cost associated with youth rugby injuries. Design: This descriptive study quantified medical treatments of injured players at the South African Rugby Union Youth tournaments in 2011/2012 and the days of work parents missed as a result of the injuries. A health insurer used these data to calculate associated costs. Methods: Legal guardians of the 421 injured players were contacted telephonically on a weekly basis until they returned to play. Treatments costs were estimated in South African Rands based on 2013 insurance rates and converted to US$ using purchasing power parities. Results: Of the 3652 players, 2% (n=71) sought medical care after the tournament. For these players, average treatment costs were high (US$731 per player, 95% CI: US$425-US$1096), with fractures being the most expensive type of injury. Players with medical insurance had higher costs (US$937, 95% CI: US$486-US$1500) than those without (US$220, 95% CI: US$145-US$302). Conclusions: Although a minority of players sought follow-up treatment after the tournaments, the cost of these injuries was high. Players without medical insurance having lower costs may indicate that these players did not receive adequate treatment for their injuries. Injury prevention efforts should consider injuries with high costs and the treatment of players without medical insurance. © 2014 Sports Medicine Australia.},
keywords = {Absenteeism, Adolescent, adult, Article, Athletic Injuries, Back Injuries, biokinetics, bone, Child, competition, Concussion, contusion, Craniocerebral Trauma, economic evaluation, economics, follow up, football, Football/economics, Football/economics/cost analysis, Football/injuries (MeSH terms), fracture, Fractures, head injury, Health, health care cost, Health Care Costs, health insurance, human, Humans, Injuries, injury, injury scale, Insurance, laceration, legal guardian, Lower Extremity, lower limb, major clinical study, Male, MEDICAL care, muscle cramp, muscle strain, Neck Injuries, neck injury, Occupational Therapy, Parent, physical medicine, physiotherapy, radiodiagnosis, rugby, skin bruising, SOUTH Africa, sport injury, Trauma Severity Indices, Upper Extremity, upper limb, Wounds and Injuries},
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Mayer, A R; Ling, J M; Dodd, A B; Gasparovic, C; Klimaj, S D; Meier, T B
A Longitudinal Assessment of Structural and Chemical Alterations in Mixed Martial Arts Fighters Journal Article
In: Journal of Neurotrauma, vol. 32, no. 22, pp. 1759–1767, 2015.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Adolescent, adult, Article, biological marker, Biomarkers, BRAIN chemistry, brain concussion, brain cortex, brain size, Cerebral Cortex, CHOLINE, clinical article, cognition, Concussion, controlled study, cortical thickness (brain), creatine, executive function, Female, follow up, Follow-Up Studies, frontal gyrus, glutamic acid, glutamine, human, Humans, Injuries, inositol, Longitudinal, Longitudinal studies, longitudinal study, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, martial art, Martial Arts, Memory, middle aged, mixed martial art, n acetylaspartic acid, neuropsychological test, Neuropsychological Tests, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, NUCLEAR magnetic resonance spectroscopy, occipital cortex, pathology, posterior cingulate, psychology, repetitive injury, Spectroscopy, volumetrics, white matter, Young Adult
@article{Mayer2015b,
title = {A Longitudinal Assessment of Structural and Chemical Alterations in Mixed Martial Arts Fighters},
author = {Mayer, A R and Ling, J M and Dodd, A B and Gasparovic, C and Klimaj, S D and Meier, T B},
doi = {10.1089/neu.2014.3833},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Neurotrauma},
volume = {32},
number = {22},
pages = {1759--1767},
abstract = {Growing evidence suggests that temporally proximal acute concussions and repetitive subconcussive head injuries may lead to long-term neurological deficits. However, the underlying mechanisms of injury and their relative time-scales are not well documented in human injury models. The current study therefore investigated whether biomarkers of brain chemistry (magnetic resonance [MR] spectroscopy: N-acetylaspartate [NAA], combined glutamate and glutamine [Glx], total creatine [Cre], choline compounds [Cho], and myo-inositol [mI]) and structure (cortical thickness, white matter [WM]/subcortical volume) differed between mixed martial artists (MMA; n = 13) and matched healthy controls (HC) without a history of contact sport participation (HC; n = 14). A subset of participants (MMA = 9; HC = 10) returned for follow-up visits, with MMA (n = 3) with clinician-documented acute concussions also scanned serially. As expected, MMA self-reported a higher incidence of previous concussions and significantly more cognitive symptoms during prior concussion recovery. Fighters also exhibited reduced memory and processing speed relative to controls on neuropsychological testing coupled with cortical thinning in the left posterior cingulate gyrus and right occipital cortex at baseline assessment. Over a 1-year follow-up period, MMA experienced a significant decrease in both WM volume and NAA concentration, as well as relative thinning in the left middle and superior frontal gyri. These longitudinal changes did not correlate with self-reported metrics of injury (i.e., fight diary). In contrast, HC did not exhibit significant longitudinal changes over a 4-month follow-up period (p \> 0.05). Collectively, current results provide preliminary evidence of progressive changes in brain chemistry and structure over a relatively short time period in individuals with high exposure to repetitive head hits. These findings require replication in independent samples. © Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. 2015.},
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Liu, C Y; Law, M; Romano, R
Rational approach to understanding and preventing sports-related traumatic brain injuries Journal Article
In: World Neurosurgery, vol. 84, no. 6, pp. 1556–1557, 2015.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: accelerometer, ACCELEROMETRY, biological marker, brain, brain concussion, brain hemorrhage, cognitive defect, Diffusion Tensor Imaging, Electroencephalography, emergency health service, Female, Head Protective Devices, Helmet, high risk patient, human, Humans, Injuries, Male, neuroimaging, neuromodulation, neuroprotective agent, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, Occupational Exposure, protective equipment, Review, risk factor, risk reduction, SAFETY, skiing, Snowboarding, sport injury, Traumatic, traumatic brain injury, viscoelastic substance
@article{Liu2015,
title = {Rational approach to understanding and preventing sports-related traumatic brain injuries},
author = {Liu, C Y and Law, M and Romano, R},
doi = {10.1016/j.wneu.2015.07.076},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {World Neurosurgery},
volume = {84},
number = {6},
pages = {1556--1557},
keywords = {accelerometer, ACCELEROMETRY, biological marker, brain, brain concussion, brain hemorrhage, cognitive defect, Diffusion Tensor Imaging, Electroencephalography, emergency health service, Female, Head Protective Devices, Helmet, high risk patient, human, Humans, Injuries, Male, neuroimaging, neuromodulation, neuroprotective agent, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, Occupational Exposure, protective equipment, Review, risk factor, risk reduction, SAFETY, skiing, Snowboarding, sport injury, Traumatic, traumatic brain injury, viscoelastic substance},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Anonymous,
Tackling in youth football Journal Article
In: Pediatrics, vol. 136, no. 5, pp. e1419–e1430, 2015.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Adolescent, ankle injury, athlete, Athletic Injuries, causal attribution, Child, Concussion, contusion, Craniocerebral Trauma, disease association, football, hand injury, head and neck injury, human, Humans, Injuries, injury severity, knee injury, muscle training, Neck Injuries, Neck muscle, nonhuman, Preschool, preschool child, priority journal, protective equipment, quadriplegia, Review, sport injury, standards, strategic planning
@article{Anonymous2015,
title = {Tackling in youth football},
author = {Anonymous},
doi = {10.1542/peds.2015-3282},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Pediatrics},
volume = {136},
number = {5},
pages = {e1419--e1430},
abstract = {American football remains one of the most popular sports for young athletes. The injuries sustained during football, especially those to the head and neck, have been a topic of intense interest recently in both the public media and medical literature. The recognition of these injuries and the potential for longterm sequelae have led some physicians to call for a reduction in the number of contact practices, a postponement of tackling until a certain age, and even a ban on high school football. This statement reviews the literature regarding injuries in football, particularly those of the head and neck, the relationship between tackling and football-related injuries, and the potential effects of limiting or delaying tackling on injury risk. © 2015 by the American Academy of Pediatrics.},
keywords = {Adolescent, ankle injury, athlete, Athletic Injuries, causal attribution, Child, Concussion, contusion, Craniocerebral Trauma, disease association, football, hand injury, head and neck injury, human, Humans, Injuries, injury severity, knee injury, muscle training, Neck Injuries, Neck muscle, nonhuman, Preschool, preschool child, priority journal, protective equipment, quadriplegia, Review, sport injury, standards, strategic planning},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Lachapelle, Julie; Bolduc-Teasdale, Julie; Ptito, Alain; McKerral, Michelle
Deficits in complex visual information processing after mild TBI: Electrophysiological markers and vocational outcome prognosis Journal Article
In: Brain Injury, vol. 22, no. 3, pp. 265–274, 2008, ISBN: 0269-9052 1362-301X.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: 2008, Cognitive Processes, electrophysiological markers, Electrophysiology, information processing, Injuries, mild traumatic brain injury, Prognosis, Severity (Disorders), traumatic brain injury, visual information, Visual Perception, Vocational Evaluation, vocational outcomes
@article{Lachapelle2008,
title = {Deficits in complex visual information processing after mild TBI: Electrophysiological markers and vocational outcome prognosis},
author = {Lachapelle, Julie and Bolduc-Teasdale, Julie and Ptito, Alain and McKerral, Michelle},
doi = {10.1080/02699050801938983},
isbn = {0269-9052
1362-301X},
year = {2008},
date = {2008-01-01},
journal = {Brain Injury},
volume = {22},
number = {3},
pages = {265--274},
publisher = {Informa Healthcare},
address = {US},
abstract = {Primary objective: To evaluate low-level to complex information processing using visual electrophysiology and to examine the latter's prognostic value in regards to vocational outcome in persons having sustained a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Research design/methods: Event-related potentials (ERPs) were recorded to pattern-reversal, simple motion, texture segregation and cognitive oddball paradigms from 17 participants with symptomatic mTBI at onset of specialized clinical intervention and from 15 normal controls. The relationship between abnormal electrophysiology and post-intervention return to work status was also examined. Main outcomes and results: Participants with mTBI showed a statistically significant (p \< .05) amplitude reduction for cognitive ERPs and delayed latencies for texture (p \< .05) and cognitive paradigms (p \< .005) compared to controls. Furthermore, participants with mTBI presenting texture or cognitive ERP latency delays upon admission were at significantly (p \< .01) greater risk of negative vocational outcome than mTBI participants with normal electrophysiology. Conclusions: The findings suggest that individuals with symptomatic mTBI can present selective deficits in complex visual information processing that could interfere with vocational outcome. ERP paradigms such as those employed in this study thus show potential for evaluating outcome prognosis and merit further study. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)},
keywords = {2008, Cognitive Processes, electrophysiological markers, Electrophysiology, information processing, Injuries, mild traumatic brain injury, Prognosis, Severity (Disorders), traumatic brain injury, visual information, Visual Perception, Vocational Evaluation, vocational outcomes},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
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