PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Williams, W Huw
AU  - Potter, Seb
AU  - Ryland, Helen
TI  - Mild traumatic brain injury and Postconcussion Syndrome: a neuropsychological perspective
AID  - 10.1136/jnnp.2008.171298
DP  - 2010 Oct 01
TA  - Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry
PG  - 1116--1122
VI  - 81
IP  - 10
4099  - http://jnnp.bmj.com/content/81/10/1116.short
4100  - http://jnnp.bmj.com/content/81/10/1116.full
SO  - J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry2010 Oct 01; 81
AB  - Symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury typically resolve within days or weeks. However, a significant group of patients may report symptoms of Post-concussional Syndrome (PCS) weeks, months and years postinjury. This review presents an overview of the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment options for PCS. The authors review the evidence for factors that may predict such symptoms. At early phases, there are associations between neurological signs and symptoms, neurocognitive functions and self reports. Over time, such associations become less coherent, and psychological issues become particularly relevant. An accurate understanding of neurological and psychosocial factors at play in PCS is crucial for appropriate management of symptoms at various points postinjury.