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Pediatric Concussion Recovery Takes Months

"Most children reach optimal functioning within 3 to 6 months; this information should be included in anticipatory guidance and reassurance to families."

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5 Key Takeaways

  • 1

    Children may need 3 months or longer to achieve optimal recovery after a concussion, especially female children.

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    A comprehensive assessment approach encompassing physical, cognitive, socioemotional, and resilience domains is emphasized.

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    The study enrolled 967 children aged 8 to 17 years, including 633 with concussion and 334 with orthopedic injury.

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    At the 10-day follow-up, children with concussion showed a lower rate of optimal functioning compared with those with orthopedic injury.

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    Longitudinal multivariable modeling revealed that time, injury group, and sex were all significant factors associated with optimal functioning.

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Pediatric Concussion Recovery Takes Months

"Most children reach optimal functioning within 3 to 6 months; this information should be included in anticipatory guidance and reassurance to families."

  • by Kerri Miller

  • April 29, 2025

  • 4 min

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