Please see the index below for a list of all our articles on Head and Neck Injuries.

If you are new to the subject, we recommend starting with: What You Need to Know About Concussions

In emergency departments, the leading causes of concussions are falls, motor vehicle trauma, assaults, and sports. Learn which sports have the highest incidence of concussions.

In the past, physicians graded concussions by severity, but this grading system is no longer used. Learn how physicians diagnose concussions now.

The symptoms of concussion can be divided into four categories: thinking and remembering; physical; emotional and mood; and sleep.
Pre-existing mental or physical conditions, such as chronic pain or learning disabilities, can impede one's ability to get an adequate amount of recovery time after a concussion.
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