Sport-related concussion (SRC): clinical features
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Sport-related concussion (SRC): clinical features. Direct blow to the head or face. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Causes
- Direct blow to the head or face
- Transmitted force to the head: from a blow to the neck or other body part
Exclusion factors
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Usual involved sports
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Neurological features
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Cognitive features
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Psychiatric features
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Physical features
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Complications
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References
- McCrory P, Meeuwisse W, Dvořák J, et al. Consensus statement on concussion in sport-the 5th international conference on concussion in sport held in Berlin, October 2016. Br J Sports Med 2017; 51:838-847.
- Ellenbogen RG, Batjer H, Cardenas J, et al. National Football League head, neck and spine committee's concussion diagnosis and management protocol: 2017-18 season. Br J Sports Med 2018; 52:894-902.
- Raikes AC, Athey A, Alfonso-Miller P, Killgore WDS, Grandner MA. Insomnia and daytime sleepiness: risk factors for sports-related concussion. Sleep Med 2019; 58:66-74.
- Patricios JS, Ardern CL, Hislop MD, et al. Implementation of the 2017 Berlin Concussion in Sport Group Consensus Statement in contact and collision sports: a joint position statement from 11 national and international sports organisations. Br J Sports Med 2018; 52:635-641.
- Neidecker J, Sethi NK, Taylor R, et al. Concussion management in combat sports: consensus statement from the Association of Ringside Physicians. Br J Sports Med 2018; pii: bjsports-2017-098799 (Epub ahead of print).
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