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ReviewCurrent neurology and neuroscience reports2025

Sport-Related Concussions in High School Athletes: A Comprehensive Update.

Annabelle Shaffer, Helen J Kemprecos, Maxwell G Woolridge, Nicholas D Soulakis, Paul M Arnold

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Review in Current neurology and neuroscience reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Annabelle ShafferUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Carle Illinois College of Medicine, 506 S Matthews Ave, IL, 61801, Urbana, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7842-9067
Helen J KemprecosUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Carle Illinois College of Medicine, 506 S Matthews Ave, IL, 61801, Urbana, USA.
Maxwell G WoolridgeCollege of Medicine, University of Florida, 1600 SW Archer Rd, FL, 32610, Gainesville, USA.
Nicholas D SoulakisDepartment of Health Informatics and Data Science, Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health, Loyola University Chicago, 2160 S 1st Ave, IL, 60153, Maywood, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7666-8977
Paul M ArnoldUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Carle Illinois College of Medicine, 506 S Matthews Ave, IL, 61801, Urbana, USA. paul.m.arnold@lumc.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4622-7695

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purpose of reviewSport-related concussions (SRC) in high school athletes are a growing public health concern, with recent advancements in epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, management, and prevention. We concisely summarize SRC in high school athletes, emphasizing current research and clinical implications. RECENT

findingsAthletes are at significant risk of SRCs, with incidence varying by sport, sex, and competitive setting. Advances in pathophysiology highlight the role of metabolic disruption, inflammation, and axonal injury. Updated diagnostic tools, such as SCAT6, aid clinical evaluation, while advanced neuroimaging and biomarkers remain investigational. Return-to-sport/learn protocols emphasize a gradual, stepwise return. Preventative measures, including policy changes, neuromuscular training, and protective equipment, have reduced SRC incidence. Comprehensive SRC management includes recognition and removal from play followed by a structured return to sport/learning. Future research directions include biomarker validation, optimized prevention strategies, and long-term outcome assessment to reduce the burden of SRC in adolescent athletes.

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AthletesAthletic InjuriesBrain ConcussionAdolescentHumansSchoolsHigh school athletesReturn-to-learnReturn-to-sportSport concussion assessment toolSport-related concussionTraumatic brain injury

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