Do we forget to treat concussion?

Hammond, Douglas, Davies, David and Su, Zhangjie (2015) Do we forget to treat concussion? Faculty Dental Journal, 6 (2). pp. 86-89.

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Abstract

Although the absolute definition is often debated, concussion can be defined as a temporary disruption in normal brain function after a mechanical impact or transmission of force through cerebral tissue. A frequent misconception in the diagnosis is that an individual must have ‘lost consciousness’ to have become concussed; this is not the case. A temporary loss of function may
be manifested as blurring of vision, confusion or unsteadiness


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