Citation

Weinstein E, Turner M, Kuzma BB, Feuer H. J. Neurosurg. Pediatr. 2013; 11(3): 331-334.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, American Association of Neurological Surgeons)

DOI

10.3171/2012.11.PEDS12343

PMID

23277914

Abstract

Premature return to play for the concussed pediatric athlete may result in devastating neurological injury. Identification of at-risk patients and ideal management of the concussed athlete remain challenging for the pediatrician. The authors review a case of second impact syndrome in which neuroimaging was obtained between the first and second impacts, a circumstance which to their knowledge has not been previously reported. This case offers new insights into the underlying pathophysiology of this disease process and potential risk factors for its development.

Keywords: American football;

Language: en