Mild traumatic brain injury (concussion) during combat: lack of association of blast mechanism with persistent postconcussive symptoms.

JE, Wilk; JL, Thomas; DM, McGurk; LA, Riviere; CA, Castro; CW, Hoge

doi:10.1097/htr.0b013e3181bd090f

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Mild traumatic brain injury (concussion) during combat: lack of association of blast mechanism with persistent postconcussive symptoms.

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Authors:

Wilk JE

Thomas JL

McGurk DM

Abstract

<h4>Objective</h4>To determine whether screening for a blast mechanism of concussion identifies individuals at higher risk of persistent postconcussive symptoms (PCS).<h4>Setting</h4>United States Army post.<h4>Participants</h4>3952 US Army infantry soldiers were administered anonymous surveys 3 to ...

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