Acute Traumatic Brain Injury in Amateur Boxing

E. Matser, Alphons G.H. Kessels, Muriel D. Lezak, J. Troost, Barry D. Jordan

The Physician and Sportsmedicine · 2000 · 45 citations · 21 references

Abstract

Participation in amateur boxing matches may diminish neurocognitive functioning despite the use of headgear. The neurocognitive impairment resembles cognitive symptoms due to concussions. Guidelines are needed to reduce the risk for repeated ATBI.

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