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Review
. 1998 Jan;17(1):13-26.
doi: 10.1016/s0278-5919(05)70057-0.

On the field evaluation of athletic head injuries

W L Warren Jr  1 , J E Bailes
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Review

On the field evaluation of athletic head injuries

W L Warren Jr et al. Clin Sports Med. 1998 Jan.

Abstract

This article reviews the diagnosis and management of athletic-related head injury. Cerebral concussion, diffuse axonal injury, brain contusion, and the spectrum of intracranial hematoma is discussed. Emphasis is placed on the need to evaluate when it is prevented from further participation.

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