What Researchers Did
This review article summarized the pathophysiology, diagnostic tools, current treatments, and promising new directions for persistent post-concussion syndrome (PCS) due to mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).
What They Found
The review found that there is no consensus for treating chronic symptoms of persistent post-concussion syndrome, with most current pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments lacking significant efficacy. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy was identified as a promising new direction, targeting the underlying pathological processes responsible for post-concussion symptoms.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
As a review article, this study synthesizes existing literature without presenting new empirical data, and its conclusions are dependent on the scope and quality of the reviewed studies.