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The number one cause of injury and death in children is head trauma. The cause of trauma could happen through a catastrophic event such as a car accident, or it could simply happen while playing in a sporting event. What determines the severity of a concussion? When should you see a doctor? What’s being done in sports to prevent these head injuries whether you’re an adult or a youth? Learn more about head injuries, concussions and preventative measures.

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Recognizing Sports Concussion: When to Seek Treatment
Concussion is certainly in the spotlight these days. We’ve now seen concussions keep NFL players like Ben Roethlisberger and Kurt Warner off the field. This begs the questions: what determines...
by Patient Power | 01/04/2010
The Zack Lystedt Law: Preventing Brain Injuries in Children
In 2006, 13-year-old Zachery Lystedt, from Maple Valley, WA, suffered a life-threatening brain injury after he returned to play football following a hard hit earlier in the game. This spurred...
by Patient Power | 05/14/2009
BREAKING NEWS: A Neurosurgeon's Perspective on Natasha Richardson's Brain Injury
It’s a scary event when something like the slight fall of British actress Natasha Richardson during a ski lesson on a beginner's trail apparently developed into a traumatic brain injury....
by Patient Power | 03/18/2009
Trauma and Injury Prevention
On this Patient Power program about trauma and injury prevention, Layla Bush, shares her story of surviving a mass shooting at the Jewish Federation in downtown Seattle in 2006. You...
by Patient Power | 03/11/2007