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2020 Aug 22


Headache

Medico-Legal Aspects of Concussion.

Authors

Evans RW, Strutt AM
Headache. 2020 Aug 22.
PMID: 32827445.

Abstract

Concussion and the sequelae have been controversial medico-legal issues for over 150 years. The following topics which are also important in clinical practice are discussed: definitions of concussion, neuroimaging, onset and prognosis of headaches, cognitive impairment, cognitive rehabilitation, post-traumatic stress disorder, and risk of later development of dementia.