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Choosing Wisely: Imaging Recommendations for Concussions
Published: November 7, 2014
 Choosing Wisely: Imaging Recommendations for Concussions
Caitlyn C. Mooney, MD
Choosing Wisely is an initiative of the American Board of Internal Medicine and supported by multiple medical societies, including the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. Each society was asked to contribute five diagnostic tests or treatments that bot...[Read More]Category: Head Injuries, 5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor if You Think You've Been Concussed
Published: November 6, 2014
When should I get further evaluation?
If you think you have been concussed, you should see someone knowledgeable about concussion who can make an assessment about whether or not you have had a concussion.
When should I think about going to the emergency room?
Worsening symptoms such as persistent or worsening nausea or...[Read More]Category: Head Injuries, Concussions- Getting Your Head Out of the Game
Published: November 5, 2014
 Concussions- Getting Your Head Out of the Game
Matt Gammons, MD, Second Vice President of the AMSSM
Concussions, sometimes referred to as mild traumatic brain injuries, are one of the most commonly encountered sports injuries. Studies vary but rates are estimated at two million sport related concussions per year in the United States. It is also...[Read More]Category: Head Injuries,
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