25 The Role of Neuroprotective Interventions in Traumatic Brain Injury David M. Panczykowski and David O. Okonkwo BACKGROUND Definitions A. Primary (1°) Injury: Neuronal death or dysfunction as a consequence of…
17 Confounding Factors in Postconcussive Disorders Nathan D. Zasler INTRODUCTION The diagnosis of postconcussive disorders may be complicated by a number of confounding factors. The purpose of this chapter is…
16 Postconcussion Syndrome: Symptom Management William C. Walker and Richard D. Kunz TREATMENT OF POSTCONCUSSION SYNDROME Introduction A “miserable minority” of patients who sustain mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI; concussion)…
2 Essential Concepts in TBI Biomechanics and Neuropathology Michelle C. LaPlaca GENERAL PRINCIPLES Traumatic Brain Injury as a Continuum Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be defined as transient or persistent…
3 Characterization of Traumatic Brain Injury Severity Lisa A. Lombard ISSUES IN CHARACTERIZATION OF TBI • No universally accepted classification system exists for all stages of traumatic brain injury (TBI) • Heterogeneity…
13 Selected Somatic Disorders Associated With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Fatigue, Dizziness and Balance Impairment, and Whiplash Injury Michael Henrie and Elie P. Elovic Common somatic aliments seen in association…
11 Second Impact Syndrome Gary Goldberg and William A. Robbins GENERAL PRINCIPLES Definition Second impact syndrome (SIS) is defined as a circumstance in which cerebral hyperemia (CHE) leading to diffuse…
10 Sport-Related Concussion II: Managing the Injured Athlete and Return-to-Play Decision Making Mary Alexis Iaccarino and Ross Zafonte BACKGROUND As defined by the International Conference of Concussion in Sport consensus…
6 Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Definitions, Distinctions, and Diagnostic Criteria Noah D. Silverberg, Rael T. Lange, and Grant L. Iverson INTRODUCTION A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a…
9 Sport-Related Concussion I: Injury Prevention and Initial Assessment Philip H. Montenigro, Daniella C. Sisniega, and Robert C. Cantu GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF SPORT-RELATED CONCUSSIONS Treating or…
