Diagnosis of Mild Head Injury and the Postconcussion Syndrome.

Author(s)

Wiley Mittenberg, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
Sylvia Strauman

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation

ISSN

0885-9701

Publication Date

4-2000

Abstract

Mild head injuries can cause acute transient cognitive inefficiency that typically resolves within 3 months. Postconcussion syndrome may initially be related to acute cerebral dysfunction but can also arise as a psychological consequence of head trauma. The syndrome persists beyond 3 months in a significant number of patients with mild head trauma as a psychological disorder. International Classification of Diseases diagnostic criteria for postconcussion syndrome are currently recommended for clinical purposes. These criteria are contrasted with research diagnostic criteria used in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The differential diagnosis of persistent cognitive and postconcussive symptoms in forensic practice is reviewed.

DOI

10.1097/00001199-200004000-00003

Volume

15

Issue

2

First Page

783

Last Page

791

NSUWorks Citation

Mittenberg, W., Strauman, S. (2000). Diagnosis of Mild Head Injury and the Postconcussion Syndrome.. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 15(2), 783-791.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_facarticles/676