Injuries from blows to the head often are manifested only as subjective complaints.
Postconcussional syndrome thus can be feigned for financial or psychological gain. The …

Containing 50 chapters by some of the most prominent clinical neuropsychologists, the
Textbook of Clinical Neuropsychology sets a new standard in the field in its scope, breadth …

Background: The prevalence of postconcussion syndrome (PCS) in the first weeks after mild
traumatic brain injury varies from 40% to 80%. However, as many as 50% of patients report …

Spinal cord injury (SCI) remains one of the most devestating conditions in medicine,
particularily due to the loss of productive life years and the high economic burden it places …

Background: This study was undertaken to identify factors that influence follow-up for
patients with mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI). Methods: One hundred and ninety-nine …

Neurodevelopmental disorders are conditions that involve early insult or abnormality in the
developing nervous system. These disruptions to brain development can be prenatal …

Low back pain affects many young athletes, with certain sports posing a particularly high
risk. Although low back pain occurs across the age spectrum, the etiology in young athletes …

Abstract Background Acute Spinal Cord Injury (ASCI) is still having substantial morbidity and
mortality despite of advanced therapeutics. Major obstacles are paucity of monitoring tools …

BACKGROUND: Complete lesion after spinal cord injury (SCI) remains irreversible with little
hope of neurological recovery. Newer interventions such as re-stimulation of damaged …

Postconcussion syndrome: a review Page 1 Trauma 2007; 9: 21–27 Postconcussion syndrome:
a review James Carr Postconcussion syndrome is as yet a poorly understood and controversial …