Severity of sports-related concussion and neuropsychological test performance.

Neurology

School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia.

Published: October 2002

Concussion severity grades according to the Cantu, Colorado Medical Society, and American Academy of Neurology systems were not clearly related to the presence or duration of impaired neuropsychological test performance in 21 professional rugby league athletes. The use of concussion severity guidelines and neuropsychological testing to assist return to play decisions requires further investigation.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1212/wnl.59.7.1068DOI Listing

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