A 24-year-old runner sustains a concussion during a football match with brief loss of consciousness. CT head is normal. According to concussion/mild t...

Question

A 24-year-old runner sustains a concussion during a football match with brief loss of consciousness. CT head is normal. According to concussion/mild traumatic brain injury guidelines, which advice regarding return to play is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Follow a graded return-to-play protocol, progressing only when symptom-free at each stage

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Return to full contact sport the next day if symptoms are mild

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Avoid any physical activity for 6 months

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Return to full work and sport immediately because imaging is normal

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Driving and sport restrictions are unnecessary once headaches improve slightly

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Concussion and return-to-play

A 24-year-old runner sustains a concussion during a football match with brief loss of consciousness. CT head is normal. According to concussion/mild traumatic brain injury guidelines, which advice regarding return to play is most appropriate?