Soccer injuries to the brain. A neurologic and electroencephalographic study of former players

1989/08/01 by A. T. Tysvaer, A Tysvaer, O. V. Storli +2 · 5 citations
Medicine · #Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation #Traumatic Brain Injury Research #Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances

paper · doi:10.1111/j.1600-0404.1989.tb03858.x

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Abstract

Thirty-seven former football players of the Norwegian national team underwent a neurological and electroencephalographic (EEG) examination to investigate the incidence of head injuries due to heading the ball. Sixteen players complained of protracted and permanent symptoms commonly attributed to the post-concussional syndrome: headache, irritability, dizziness, lack of concentration and impaired memory. A significantly increased incidence of EEG abnormalities was found in players compared with matched controls. The high incidence of EEG changes is probably the result of a cumulative effect due to repeated head traumas.

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