Influence of concussion history and age of first concussion on visio-vestibular function.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess if abnormalities on visio-vestibular examination (VVE) are associated with concussion history (first vs. repeat) or age of first concussion in acutely concussed adolescents.

Design

Cross-sectional.

Methods

Data were queried from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Minds Matter concussion registry. Patients aged 14-18 years old presenting for their initial visit to the specialty care concussion program within 28 days of injury were included. Demographics, including age, sex, concussion history, and age of first concussion, were collected before the exam. The VVE consisted of 9 subtests: smooth pursuit, horizontal/vertical saccades and vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR), binocular convergence, left/right monocular accommodation, and complex tandem ga

SUBMITTER: Roby PR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9489638 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature