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ArticleJournal of pediatric rehabilitation medicine2026

Characteristics of pediatric patients with sports-related concussions: A single site retrospective review.

Jose A Cruz Ayala, Shahrukh Khan, Holly Monk, Emma Cole, Alison Smith, Scott Schultz, Lindsay Elliott, Jessica Zagory

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Jose A Cruz AyalaLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Shahrukh KhanLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Holly MonkLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Emma ColeLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Alison SmithDepartment of Surgery, Division of Trauma Critical Care, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Scott SchultzDepartment of Pediatrics, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Children's Hospital New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Lindsay ElliottDepartment of Pediatrics, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Children's Hospital New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Jessica ZagoryDepartment of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA.

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Abstract

purposeSports-related concussion (SRC) cases have increased among children in the last decade. Differences in concussion symptoms, presentation, and follow-up care exist when comparing demographics. The aim of this study was to explore SRC within the pediatric population.

methodsA retrospective chart review of patients ≤18 years old diagnosed with SRC at a New Orleans stand-alone children's hospital from January 2007 to December 2021 was performed. T-test and Fisher's exact test were used for relationship between outcomes and sports, demographics, setting, insurance, and follow-up care.

resultsChildren who sustained SRC at practice were more likely to be male (p = 0.0311) and younger (p < 0.0001). Cheerleading was more likely to have injuries during practice (p < 0.0001). Medicaid/uninsured patients were more likely to be referred from the emergency department (ED) (p = 0.001), have longer length of follow-ups (p = 0.0489), and have more missed appointments (p = 0.0062). However, the total number of follow-ups between insurance types did not differ (p = 0.3084).

conclusionSRC incidence is situation and time dependent. Medicaid/uninsured patients are more likely to be evaluated at the ED, miss appointments, and have a longer length of follow-up to attain the same number of appointments. Exploring the nuances of SRC within this population will improve management and outcomes.

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Athletic InjuriesBrain ConcussionAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolEmergency Service, HospitalFemaleHumansMaleRetrospective Studiesconcussionsdisparitiespediatric traumasportstraumatic brain injury

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PMCPMC13292736

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