by admin-blog-kh | January 22, 2021 11:56 am
As sportspersons and their fans know, injuries are a part and parcel of sport. From cricket to soccer, rugby to diving, horse-riding to cycling, boxing to equestrian, there are a whole lot of contact or non-contact sports where players are vulnerable to injuries in one or more parts of the body. But again, not all injuries[1] are the same.
While sprains, muscle tears, fractures and bruises are not serious and the person recovers eventually, there are a whole lot of injuries to the head that can cause long-term damage. According to Practical Neurology[2], a leading medical journal, sports related head injuries[3] number anywhere between 1.6 to 3.8 million, annually, worldwide. The actual number after adding unreported cases can be higher.
Cricket is a hugely popular sport in former British colonies including India. Cricketers are prone to head injuries due to a fast ball that hits the head or helmet, as well as damage to the brain caused by violent collisions on the field. While some of these injuries can be very serious and end one’s career in sports, some may not be so catastrophic but nevertheless cause long-term damage. The Journal of Neurosurgery[4] has published a list of injuries sustained by international cricketers from 1870 to 2015.
If you or any of your dear ones play cricket or any sport where there can be serious impact, it is important to be aware of the risks.
Craniofacial trauma in sports, where the head or face suffers some damage, can be classified into: open Head injuries and closed head injuries.
Traumatic Brain Injury[6] (TBI) is an umbrella term used to describe any kind of physical injury sustained by the brain and its short or long-term consequences. There are various types of TBI, depending on the type and scope of damage.
Concussion is diagnosed and treated by expert neurologists and neurosurgeons at reputed hospitals. To begin with, the specialist will record the symptoms experienced by you and grade the concussion this way:
The doctor will then conduct various tests to assess the level of cognitive or neurological damage. Based on the findings, the doctor will initiate next steps.
If you or any of your dear ones has suffered a blow to the head, whether mild or significant, recently, do not take it lightly. Consult a best neurologist at a reputed hospital. He/she will assess the impact and initiate the right course of treatment for quick recovery and rehabilitation.
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