A Practical Concussion Physical Examination Toolbox.

ABSTRACT:

Context

With heightened awareness of concussion, there is a need to assess and manage the concussed patient in a consistent manner. Unfortunately, concussion physical examination has not been standardized or supported by evidence. Important questions remain about the physical examination.

Evidence acquisition

Review of ClinicalKey, Cochrane, MEDLINE, and PubMed prior to July 2015 was performed using search terms, including concussion, mTBI, physical examination, mental status, cranial nerves, reflexes, cervical, vestibular, and oculomotor. The references of the pertinent articles were reviewed for other relevant sources.

Study design

Clinical review.

Level of evidence

Level 3.

Results

The pertinent physical examination elements for concussion include eva

SUBMITTER: Matuszak JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4981071 | biostudies-literature | 2016 May/Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature