Items Tagged ‘concussion’
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Misconceptions About Kids and Concussions
“It’s just a ding,” says Coach. “Bobbie didn’t get knocked out or anything — put him back in.” It's the championship game after all, and Bobbie is the star player. In this scenario, the question that should be asked is; Could Bobbie have a concussion? Too often, incomplete...
Posted on Mar 7, 2011 by Department Author In Blog, Pediatric Neurosurgery Blog, Pediatrics -
Anderson Shares his Expertise on Kids and Concussions at Grand Rounds
Dr. Richard Anderson from the Pediatric Neurosurgery Center recently gave a Grand Rounds presentation here at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital on return to sports for children with concussions and Chiari I malformations.
Posted on Feb 14, 2011 by Department Author In News, Pediatric Neurosurgery News -
Commendable New Military Ruling that Lessens Concussion Injury
USA Today has reported that because of a new military ruling more soldiers are being diagnosed with concussions than ever before. The ruling...
Posted on Nov 15, 2010 by Department Author In Blog, Brain Tumor Blog, Epilepsy Blog, Movement Disorders Blog, Trauma -
Good News for Baseball's Jorge Posada: No Concussion
Good news was reported in the New York Daily News; Jorge Posada, catcher for the New York Yankees, has been cleared of a concussion. He was hit in the head by a foul ball on Tuesday night and sources said...
Posted on Sep 9, 2010 by Department Author In Blog, Brain Tumor Blog, Epilepsy Blog, Movement Disorders Blog, Trauma -
Concussion
The brain floats within the skull, surrounded by cerebrospinal fluid, which cushions it from the light bounces of everyday movement and the fluid may not be able to absorb the force of a sudden hard blow or a quick stop. A violent jar or shock to the head can cause a concussion, a type of...