New Study Sheds Light on the Recovery Paths of Sports-Related vs. Non-Sports-Related TBIs

Mar 28, 2024 | News

CLINICAL STUDY HIGHLIGHTS – Contrasting Characteristics and Outcomes of Sports-Related and Non–Sports-Related Traumatic Brain Injury by Michail Ntikas et al.

This study explores the diverse impacts of traumatic brain injuries with a closer look at the different characteristics and outcomes between sports-related and non-sports-related cases.

In short, sports-related TBIs had better recovery in symptoms and mental health after 6 months, but functional outcomes were similar. 31% of mild sports-related TBIs with negative imaging still had disability. These findings illustrate the need for an effective follow-up of sports-related TBI patients regardless of the injury’s severity.

Access the full article at: Contrasting Characteristics and Outcomes of Sports-Related and Non–Sports-Related Traumatic Brain Injury / Ntikas M, Stewart W, Ietswaart M, et al. / JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(1):e2353318. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.53318.

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