Should Potential Risk of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Be Discussed with Young Athletes? AMA J Ethics 2017 Jul 01;19(7):686-692
Date
08/17/2017Pubmed ID
28813241DOI
10.1001/journalofethics.2017.19.7.pfor1-1707Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85042033390 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 10 CitationsAbstract
As participation in youth sports has risen over the past two decades, so has the incidence of youth sports injuries. A common topic of concern is concussion, or mild traumatic brain injury, in young athletes and whether concussions sustained at a young age could lead to lifelong impairment such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). While the pathway from a concussed young athlete to an adult with CTE remains unknown, current research is attempting to provide more clarity. This article discusses how health care professionals can help foster an informed, balanced decision-making process regarding participation in contact sports that involves the parents as well as the children.
Author List
Hornbeck K, Walter K, Myrvik MAuthors
Kimberly Hornbeck MD Assistant Professor in the Orthopaedic Surgery department at Medical College of WisconsinKevin D. Walter MD Associate Professor in the Orthopaedic Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AthletesAthletic Injuries
Brain Concussion
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
Decision Making
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Risk
Sports
