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Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Concussions
David Wesley, M.D.
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Outline
Epidemiology
Anatomy/Physiology
Injury Mechanisms
Diagnosis & Assessment
Treatment
Outcomes
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Outline
Epidemiology
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Epidemiology of Traumatic Brain Injuries
1.7 million TBIs reported each year in
the United States
Death 52,000
Hospitalization 275,000
Treated in ED 1,365,000
As many as 3.8 million go untreated
80 – 95% concussions
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Epidemiology of Traumatic Brain Injuries
North Carolina (2010-2011) 140,234 ED visits for TBI
39.0% falls
17.6% struck by person or object
14.1% MVA’s
Sex
Men: 7.9 visits per 1,000 person-years
Women: 6.8% per 1,000 person-years
Age
0 – 4: 13.1 visits per 1,000 person-years
15 – 19: 10.6 per 1,000 person-years
75 – 79: 11.3 per 1,000 person-years
80 – 84: 17.9 per 1,000 person-years
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Kerr ZY, Harmon KJ, etal. The epidemiology of traumatic
brain injuries treated in emergency departments in North
Carolina, 2010-11. NCMJ. 2014;75(1):8-14.
TBI In North Carolina 2010-2011
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Kerr ZY, Harmon KJ, etal. The epidemiology of traumatic
brain injuries treated in emergency departments in North
Carolina, 2010-11. NCMJ. 2014;75(1):8-14.
TBI In North Carolina 2010-2011
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Kerr ZY, Harmon KJ, etal. The epidemiology
of traumatic brain injuries treated in
emergency departments in North Carolina,
2010-11. NCMJ. 2014;75(1):8-14.
Rate of concussion by sport among 19,903 high school athletes : North Carolina, 1996–1999
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Schulz MR, Marshall SW, etal. Incidence and risk factors
for concussion in high school athletes, North Carolina
1996-1999. Am J Epidemiol 2004;160:937–944
Concussions in Sports
Football, football, football
Collision sports (also women’s hockey)
At increased risk of repeat concussion
College versus High School
Bigger, faster, stronger
More often, more severe
Yet high school athlete recovers more poorly
Cheerleaders
More often in practice than in games
Don’t do pyramids
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Schulz MR, Marshall SW, etal. Incidence and risk factors
for concussion in high school athletes, North Carolina
1996-1999. Am J Epidemiol 2004;160:937–944
Outline
Epidemiology
Anatomy/Physiology
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Anatomy – bones of the skull
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Anatomy – bones of the skull
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Anatomy - lobes
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Atrain Education
https://www.atrainceu.com
Anatomy - neurons
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Anatomy - neurons
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Science 2014;343:600-610
Anatomy - matters
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Anatomy – inner brain
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Atrain Education
https://www.atrainceu.com
Cerebrospinal Fluid
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Sub Arachnoid Space
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Outline
Epidemiology
Anatomy/Physiology
Injury Mechanisms
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Coup Contracoup
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Intracranial Pressure
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Vintracranial (constant) = Vbrain + VCSF + Vblood + Vmass lesion
Intra Cranial Hemorrhage
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INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE
Epidural Hematoma
Damage to the middle meningeal artery
blood accumulates between the skull and the dura
Subdural Hematoma
more common than epidural hematomas
impact that damages the veins beneath the dura mater
evolves rapidly if there is also a skull fracture
30% to 40% mortality rate and often residual morbidity
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Herniation
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INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE
Intracerebral Hematoma
bleeding into the brain itself
usually from a torn artery
very high acceleration injury or congenital abnormality
rapidly fatal
Subarachnoid Hematoma
tearing of the tiny surface brain vessels
bleeding confined to the CSF
headaches
can also be rapidly fatal
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Sub Arachnoid Space
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AXONAL SHEARING
Shearing forces disrupt axonal connections
Not seen on CT
Can be localized or diffuse
Diffuse can cause
deep coma
Chronic neurologic deficit
Often persistent vegetative state
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AXONAL SHEARING
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Axonal Shearing
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Brainbow Hippocampus
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Outline
Epidemiology
Anatomy/Physiology
Injury Mechanisms
Diagnosis & Assessment
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Concussions
a complex pathophysiological process affecting
the brain, induced by traumatic biomechanical
forces
brain is altered at a cellular level rather than showing
any evidence of structural injury
Excitatory neurotransmitter activity predominates
mismatch of increased brain metabolic demand and
relative decreased supply of glucose
A small percentage of concussions deteriorate
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Glasgow Coma Scale Eye Opening Response
Spontaneous -- open with blinking at baseline 4 points
To verbal stimuli, command, speech 3 points
To pain only (not applied to face) 2 points
No response 1 point
Verbal Response
Oriented 5 points
Confused conversation, but able to answer questions 4 points
Inappropriate words 3 points
Incomprehensible speech 2 points
No response 1 point
Motor Response Obeys commands for movement 6 points
Purposeful movement to painful stimulus 5 points
Withdraws in response to pain 4 points
Flexion in response to pain (decorticate posturing) 3 points
Extension response in response to pain (decerebrate posturing) 2 points
No response 1 point
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Concussion Diagnosis
Clinical Diagnosis
Possible CT or MRI to rule out
Skull fracture
Bleeding
Edema
Repeat clinical assessments until symptoms fully
resolve
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Concussion Symptoms
Disorientation
Amnesia or other memory problems
Unconsciousness or altered consciousness
Headache
Nausea and vomiting
Ringing in the ears Difficulties with speech, balance, judgment, or coordination
Difficulties with concentration and learning
Difficulty sleeping
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Biomarkers
S100 Protein well-researched
Others include: neuron-specific enolase (NSE) and
cleaved tau protein (CTP)
Primarily for research
Tend to peak at 48 – 72 hours
Peak values more predictive than initial values
Non-specific
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Low Technology Functional Assessment
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Eyes closed, 20 seconds in each of 6 positions
Guskiewicz KM. Balance assessment in the management of
sport-related concussion. Clin Sports Med 30 (2011) 89-102.
Low Technology Functional Assessment
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Eyes closed, 20 seconds in each of 6 positions Guskiewicz KM. Balance assessment in the management of
sport-related concussion. Clin Sports Med 30 (2011) 89-102.
Low Technology Functional Assessment
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Eyes closed, 20 seconds in each of 6 positions
Guskiewicz KM. Balance assessment in the management of
sport-related concussion. Clin Sports Med 30 (2011) 89-102.
Low Technology Functional Assessment
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Guskiewicz KM, Ross SE, Marshall SW. Postural stability and
neuropsychological deficits after concussion in collegiate athletes.
J Athl Train 2001;36:263–73.
Outline
Epidemiology
Anatomy/Physiology
Injury Mechanisms
Diagnosis & Assessment
Treatment
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Concussion Treatment
Supportive
Early education
Reduce anxiety
Create realistic expectations
Manage specific symptoms
Acetaminophen for headaches and other pains
Rest with gradual return to physical activity
Monitor for post-concussion syndrome
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Management of Persistent Symptoms
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Mott TF, McConnon ML, Rieger BP. Subacute to
chronic mild traumatic brain injury. Am Fam
Physician. 2012 Dec 1;86(11):1045-51.
Outline
Epidemiology
Anatomy/Physiology
Injury Mechanisms
Diagnosis & Assessment
Treatment
Outcomes
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Concussion Outcomes
Concussion is a self-limiting disease
Symptoms usually resolve in 2 – 6 weeks
Persistent, new, or worsening symptoms
May indicate more serious brain damage
Require additional work-up
May have psycho-social overlay
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Risk Factors for Poorer Outcomes (persistent symptoms)
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Mott TF, McConnon ML, Rieger BP. Subacute to
chronic mild traumatic brain injury. Am Fam
Physician. 2012 Dec 1;86(11):1045-51.
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
AKA punch-drunk or dementia pugilistica
Also: football, wrestling, soccer; epileptics, head
bangers, domestic abuse victims; etc.
First concussion places individual at risk of
repeat concussion => further concussions
Possible mechanisms
Axonal injury => neuronal death
Abnormal protein deposits (Aβ plaques as in AD)
Location, location, location
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