Department of Neurosurgery, West Virginia University, PO Box 9183, Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA.
Clin Sports Med. 2011 Jan;30(1):189-200, xi. doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2010.08.005.
The pathophysiology of concussion may lead to a variety of both short- and long-term effects, which may lead to a decision to retire from contact sports. These effects follow a recognizable progression and may cause an athlete to opt out of play at any point along this progression. To elucidate the effect of concussion or mild traumatic brain injury and weigh in on a decision to retire, the treating physician needs to take into account the history, neurologic examination, brain imaging, and neuropsychological testing. In addition, myriad social factors surrounding play must be taken into consideration.
脑震荡的病理生理学可能导致各种短期和长期的影响，这可能导致决定从接触性运动中退役。这些影响遵循可识别的进展，可能导致运动员在这一进展的任何一点上选择退出比赛。为了阐明脑震荡或轻度创伤性脑损伤的影响，并对退役决定进行权衡，治疗医生需要考虑病史、神经系统检查、脑部成像和神经心理学测试。此外，还必须考虑到围绕比赛的无数社会因素。
