TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - Should potential risk of chronic traumatic encephalopathy be discussed with young athletes?
JO  - AMA journal of ethics
A1  - Hornbeck, Kimberly
A1  - Walter, Kevin
A1  - Myrvik, Matthew
SP  - 686
EP  - 692
VL  - 19
IS  - 7
N2  - As participation in youth sports has risen over the past two decades, so has the incidence of youth sports injuries. A common topic of concern is concussion, or mild traumatic brain injury, in young athletes and whether concussions sustained at a young age could lead to lifelong impairment such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). While the pathway from a concussed young athlete to an adult with CTE remains unknown, current research is attempting to provide more clarity. This article discusses how health care professionals can help foster an informed, balanced decision-making process regarding participation in contact sports that involves the parents as well as the children.<br><br>© 2017 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2376-6980
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/journalofethics.2017.19.7.pfor1-1707
ID  - ref1
ER  -