A 14-year-old boy presents after a mild head injury sustained during a football match. He had no loss of consciousness but reports headache and feelin...

Question

A 14-year-old boy presents after a mild head injury sustained during a football match. He had no loss of consciousness but reports headache and feeling 'foggy'. Neurological examination is normal and CT brain is not indicated. What is the most appropriate advice regarding return to sport?

Accepted Answer

Relative rest for 24-48 hours followed by a graded return-to-play protocol once symptom-free

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Immediate return to play if symptoms improve with paracetamol

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Strict bed rest in a dark room for 2 weeks

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No further sport for 12 months

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Return to full-contact sport the next day if CT is normal

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A 14-year-old boy presents after a mild head injury sustained during a football match. He had no loss of consciousness but reports headache and feeling 'foggy'. Neurological examination is normal and CT brain is not indicated. What is the most appropriate advice regarding return to sport?