Back from the sideline, but back to baseline? A pediatric case study examining neuropsychological functioning after sustaining multiple sport-related concussions.
Neurocase
; 29(2): 29-36, 2023 04.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38678304
ABSTRACT
Most individuals recover quickly from a concussion; however, youth who sustain multiple concussions may be at risk for long-term cognitive impairments. This case study examines the neuropsychological performance of a 13-year-old malewith five head injuries. After his first concussion during study participation (fourth injury overall), several improvements were observed, likely due to practice effects, yet after sustaining another concussion <2 years later,declines were observed in visuoconstruction, verbal memory, and intellectual functioning. Across serial re-evaluation, his vocabulary knowledge declined, and fewer improvements were observed than anticipated when accounting for serial practice effects, highlighting the possible cumulative impact of multiple concussions.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Athletic Injuries
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Brain Concussion
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Neuropsychological Tests
Limits:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Neurocase
Journal subject:
CIENCIAS DO COMPORTAMENTO
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NEUROLOGIA
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PSICOLOGIA
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PSIQUIATRIA
Year:
2023
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States