A narrative review of psychiatric features of traumatic encephalopathy syndrome as conceptualized in the 20th century.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Some ultra-high exposure boxers from the 20th century suffered from neurological problems characterized by slurred speech, personality changes (e.g., childishness or aggressiveness), and frank gait and coordination problems, with some noted to have progressive Parkinsonian-like signs. Varying degrees of cognitive impairment were also described, with some experiencing moderate to severe dementia. The onset of the neurological problems often began while they were young men and still actively fighting. More recently, traumatic encephalopathy syndrome (TES) has been proposed to be present in athletes who have a history of contact (e.g., soccer) and collision sport participation (e.g., American-style football). The characterization of TES has incorporated a much broader des

SUBMITTER: Iverson GL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10401603 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature