Bilateral Epidural Hematoma With Parietal Skull Fracture in A Division I College Athlete: A Case Report

Abstract

Bilateral epidural hematoma is a rare complication of blunt head trauma. Few cases of bilateral epidural hematomas have been described in the literature and there have been no cases that have been described in a college or professional athlete. This case report presents an unusual case of a Division I collegiate football athlete who sustained a bilateral epidural hematoma with parietal skull fracture after falling down a flight of stairs. It highlights the initial presentation to rehabilitation up until eventual return-to-play 4 months later. There were no setbacks or complications in rehabilitation process.

Keywords: athlete head injury; bilateral extradural hematoma; head trauma rehabilitation; return to play head trauma.