Abstract
Mild traumatic brain injuries, or concussions, often result in transient brain abnormalities not readily detected by conventional imaging methods. Several advanced imaging studies have been evaluated in the past couple decades to improve understanding of microstructural and functional abnormalities in the brain in patients suffering concussions. The thought remains a functional or pathophysiologic change rather than a structural one. The mechanism of injury, whether direct, indirect, or rotational, may drive specific clinical and radiological presentations. This remains a dynamic and constantly evolving area of research. This article focuses on the current status of imaging and future directions in concussion-related research.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 111-121 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Clinics in Sports Medicine |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2021 |
Keywords
- Concussion
- Diffusion tensor imaging
- Functional MRI
- Perfusion imaging
- Spectroscopy
- Susceptibility-weighted imaging
- Traumatic brain injury
- Volumetric morphometry
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation