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Consensus statement on concussion in sport: the 4th International Conference on Concussion in Sport held in Zurich, November 2012

British Journal of Sports Medicine · 2013 · Vol. 47(5) · pp. 250–258

Paul McCrory✉(Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health)Willem Meeuwisse(University of Calgary)Mark Aubry(International Ice Hockey Federation)Bob Cantu(Boston Medical Center)Jiří Dvořák(University of Zurich)Ruben J. Echemendía(University of Missouri–Kansas City)Lars Engebretsen(International Olympic Committee)Karen Johnston(Athletic Edge Sports Medicine)Jeffrey S. Kutcher(University of Michigan)Martin Raftery(World Rugby)Allen K. Sills(Vanderbilt University Medical Center)Brian W. Benson(University of Calgary)Gavin A Davis(Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health)Richard G. Ellenbogen(Neurological Surgery)Kevin M. Guskiewicz(University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)Stanley A. Herring(Neurological Surgery)Grant L. Iverson(University of British Columbia)Barry D. Jordan(Cornell University)James Kissick(National Football League Players Association)Michael McCrea(Medical College of Wisconsin)Andrew S. McIntosh(UNSW Sydney)David Maddocks(Perry Maddocks Trollope Lawyers)Michael Makdissi(The University of Melbourne)Laura Purcell(McMaster University)Margot Putukian(Johnson University)Kathryn Schneider(University of Calgary)Charles H. Tator(University of Toronto)Michael S. Turner(British Horseracing Authority)

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Abstract

This paper is a revision and update of the recommendations developed following the 1st (Vienna 2001), 2nd (Prague 2004) and 3rd (Zurich 2008) International Consensus Conferences on Concussion in Sport and is based on the deliberations at the 4th International Conference on Concussion in Sport held in Zurich, November 2012.1–3\n\nThe new 2012 Zurich Consensus statement is designed to build on the principles outlined in the previous documents and to develop further conceptual understanding of this problem using a formal consensus-based approach. A detailed description of the consensus process is outlined at the end of this document under the Background section. This document is developed primarily for use by physicians and healthcare professionals who are involved in the care of injured athletes, whether at the recreational, elite or professional level.

Traumatic Brain Injury Research Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances Trauma and Emergency Care StudiesConcussionStatement (logic)MedicinePhysical therapyPhysical medicine and rehabilitationPsychologyInjury preventionPoison controlMedical emergencyPolitical science

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Acute DiseaseAdolescentAggressionAthletic InjuriesBrain ConcussionChildClinical CompetenceClinical ProtocolsCognition DisordersDepressive DisorderDiagnosis, Computer-AssistedDiagnostic ImagingEmergency TreatmentFemaleHead Protective Devices

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