The clinical and radiological features of 19 SCC injuries in the general population are presented. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Spinal abnormalities that would predispose the spinal cord to a compressive injury were present in only one of the 19 cases. [operativeneurosurgery.com]

• Camping

  —Denver Broncos linebacker Warrick Holdman was hospitalized with a spinal cord concussion following a collision with a teammate at training camp Thursday. [denverpost.com]

  Now a free agent, Kaepernick seems to be drawing little interest from NFL teams as training camps pick up. 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ The Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee (MNSBHC) Legacy Fund, in partnership with Newman’s Own Foundation, unveiled the Super [postcourier.com.pg]

• Back Pain

  Treatment: For minor back pain, we may recommend rest and ice or heat application, along with over-the-counter pain relievers. [aurorahealthcare.org]

  It can cause low back pain, weakness or paralysis in the lower limbs, loss of sensation, bowel and bladder dysfunction, and loss of reflexes. Unlike in conus medullaris syndrome, symptoms often occur on only one side of the body. [en.wikipedia.org]

• Small Hand

  Most people's symptoms disappear within 10 days, but a small handful suffer from post-concussion syndrome, which includes a wide range of symptoms. [spinalcord.com]

• Leg Pain

  /temp, and muscle weakness in UE bilaterally -legs affected to a lesser degree -mostly due to GSW or stab wound that injures 1/2 of spinal cord -loss of motor fxn and proprioception/vibration ipsilateral to side of lesion -loss of pain/temp contralateral [brainscape.com]

• Flaccid Paralysis

  Signs & symptoms of acute SCI Flaccid paralysis below level of injury Loss of spinal reflexes below level of injury Loss of sensation (pain, touch, proprioception, temperature) below level of injury Loss of sweating below level of injury Loss of sphincter [rch.org.au]

• Numbness of the Hand

  Some of the symptoms of spinal cord concussion include numbness in the hands or feet, tingling in the hands or feet, and in some instances, momentary paralysis. [mwkfirm.com]

• Tantrums

  Slurred or incoherent speech; the person might appear drunk In children, concussions may cause tantrums, emotional dysregulation, and behavior regression, such as wetting the bed. Note that these symptoms vary. [spinalcord.com]

• Urinary Retention

  retention/constipation/ilues -hypotension, bradycardia -hemiplegia, hemiparesis (sparing face) -paraplegia, paraparesis -quadriplegia, quadriparesis -loss of sensation --> unilateral or bilateral Imaging for spinal cord injuries -AP and lateral plain [brainscape.com]

If there is a brain bleed or other serious symptom, this might require surgical treatment. Prognosis for Concussions Most people make a full recovery from a concussion, even without medical treatment. [spinalcord.com]

Treatment: You’ll want to see a health care professional. The primary treatment for a mild concussion is rest. We recommend you cut back on physical activities and activities that require a lot of concentration. [aurorahealthcare.org]

There is no specific treatment for mild head injury other than plenty of rest and not overdoing things. [betterhealth.vic.gov.au]

The Complex Concussion Clinic care team meets to develop a personalized treatment plan. [shepherd.org]

Our commitment to concussion prevention and identification means that we also excel in the diagnosis and treatment of concussions and post concussion symptoms. [barrowneuro.org]

We know that you have questions about your symptoms and prognosis, and our accomplished team of highly trained specialists is here to provide you with the answers you need. [barrowneuro.org]

Prognosis for Concussions Most people make a full recovery from a concussion, even without medical treatment. [spinalcord.com]

Research on the diagnosis and prognosis of sports-related concussions is mired in uncertainty. CTE was discovered in 1928 in boxers, then appropriately termed dementia pugilistica, or punch-drunk syndrome. [scientificamerican.com]

Patients with severe head trauma may have genetic factors that affect their prognosis. A variety of hormones and chemicals may affect brain function and recovery. [medicinenet.com]

The best predictor of prognosis is the level and completeness of injury, as measured by the ASIA impairment scale. [en.wikipedia.org]

Etiology See Table 27-8. [unboundmedicine.com]

Etiology Spinal cord concussion is predominantly a sport-related injury occurring in a wide variety of contact sports in adult and pediatric athletes including wrestling, hockey, gymnastics, and diving, but most commonly in American football, although [operativeneurosurgery.com]

Young NFL player had brain damage usually seen in veterans A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology in 2007 revealed an 11-fold increased risk of ALS among Italian soccer players who had suffered multiple head injuries when compared to [edition.cnn.com]

Clinical Epidemiology. 6 : 309–31. doi : 10.2147/CLEP.S68889. PMC 4179833. PMID 25278785. ^ Devivo MJ (May 2012). "Epidemiology of traumatic spinal cord injury: trends and future implications". Spinal Cord. 50 (5): 365–72. doi : 10.1038/sc.2011.178. [en.wikipedia.org]

The pathophysiology of SCC has been related to underlying spinal canal stenosis in many cases, yet is not always identified. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

GCS < 15, neuro deficits, coagulopathu -pts with NO LOC or amnesia + one of following: focal neuro deficit, vomiting, HA, age > 65, signs of basilar skull fx, GCS < 15, coagulopathy -cognitive rest -physical rest -meds/intervention Spinal cord injury: pathophysiology [brainscape.com]

Most dramatic effects noted in the first few weeks with most patients stabilizing in 7-10 days SCI pathophysiology & presentation Complete/incomplete injury A complete SCI results in loss of all motor and sensory function below the level of injury (AIS [rch.org.au]

"Epidemiology, demographics, and pathophysiology of acute spinal cord injury". Spine. 26 (24 Suppl): S2–12. doi : 10.1097/00007632-200112151-00002. [en.wikipedia.org]

#Changethemindsetnotthegame Our Safe4Sport Prevention Program The Safe4Sports Prevention Program main sources of intervention are: Physical Preparation, Protective Equipment, On-Ice Situational Awareness and Sportsmanship & Ethics with the coach as the [stopconcussions.com]

Preventing concussion, recognizing symptoms, seeking medical evaluation and following concussion guidelines are all vital for full recovery and the prevention of more serious effects. [thinkfirst.org]

In addition, we have led the nation in creating new and fun ways to help prevent and address concussions in high school and youth sports. [barrowneuro.org]

Areas of expertise : sports medicine, concussions, injury prevention, female athletes Erin Moix Grieb, MD, is board certified in pediatrics. [stanfordchildrens.org]

According to the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), SCI costs the nation an estimated $9.7 billion each year. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of SCI in the U. [aans.org]