Postconcussion syndrome (PCS) is a constellation of symptoms involving physical, cognitive, and/or behavioral symptoms persisting after a concussion (mild traumatic brain injury [mTB...
Detailed history of recent impact and closed head injury, including:
Mechanism
Timing of injury related to symptoms
Previous head injuries, including concussion, and timing of those inju...
Return to full activity should progress according to existing evidence-based recommendations, which include immediate cognitive rest in the acute period (24 to 48 hours) foll...
Morgan CD, Zuckerman SL, Lee YM, et al. Predictors of postconcussion syndrome after sports-related concussion in young athletes: a matched case-control...
F07.81 Postconcussional syndrome
S06.9X0A Unsp intracranial injury w/o loss of consciousness, init
S06.9X9A Unsp intracranial injury w LOC of unsp duration, init
40425004 postconcussion ...
Imaging is rarely useful for postconcussion syndrome. If necessary, head CT is the test of choice for acute injury to exclude intracranial bleeding.
Coordinate multidisciplinary treatme...
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<bold>Figure 12.22. Contrecoup brain injury. A.</bold> CT image at bone window shows a fracture in the right posterior parietal bone (<i>arrow</i>). <bold>B.</bold> Same image at brain window shows areas of intracerebral hemorrhage in the frontal lobes (<i>arrows</i>). Notice the scalp hematoma (*) in the right occipital area.
<bold>Figure 12.22. Contrecoup brain injury. A.</bold> CT image at bone window shows a fracture in the right posterior parieta...