Navigating the Challenges of Concussion - Adrian M. Svingos - Bog

Navigating the Challenges of Concussion aims to provide clear and reliable information about concussions and mild traumatic brain injury, including definitions, the different pathophysiologies and mechanisms of injury, epidemiology, symptoms and their management, recovery, treatments, and prognosis. The volume guides the reader through current understandings and approaches to assessment (including a review of diagnostic tests) and various symptoms and their treatment covering a variety of modalities of rehabilitation and management. The volume addresses educational and vocational issues for returning to function as well as additional chapters and information on special populations to include athletes, military injuries, children, and the elderly.