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A concussão é uma lesão traumática que resulta em alterações da função neurológica ou
da consciência, sem que haja dano imagiológico evidente nas estruturas cerebrais. É uma
condição frequente sobretudo no desporto e com especial destaque nos desportos de alto
impacto.
O principal objetivo da presente dissertação é sintetizar o panorama atual das concussões
desportivas de forma abrangente, com o intuito de reunir a informação essencial acerca
da prevalência, diagnóstico, tratamento e prevenção.
Para fazer a pesquisa bibliográfica foi utlizada a base de dados PubMed e selecionados
artigos consoante o ano de publicação e a pertinência do título e resumo.
Atualmente, a concussão relacionada com o desporto tem sido alvo de diversa
investigação, contando com uma vasta panóplia de publicações recentes que têm vindo
a redirecionar o paradigma da concussão. Por exemplo, exames de neuroimagem
avançada têm permitido a deteção de alterações cerebrais subtis, o que fomentou a
procura de novos biomarcadores diagnósticos. Por outro lado, a recuperação é outro
aspeto fundamental em destaque. A recuperação incompleta ou a exposição cumulativa
a impactos concussivos aumenta significativamente o risco de desenvolver doenças
neurológicas/neurodegenerativas, problemas de saúde mental e disfunção cognitiva,
podendo resultar em condições graves como encefalopatia traumática crónica. Dada a
gravidade dessas consequências, a prevenção é essencial e muitas organizações
desportivas já adotaram alterações de regras e políticas e implementaram novas
tecnologias para monitorizar impactos cranianos, visando proteger a saúde dos atletas.
Apesar da evidência crescente é necessário continuar a pesquisa e fomentar o estudo
desta condição complexa para compreender melhor os seus mecanismos, efeitos e
melhores práticas para o tratamento.
Concussion is a traumatic injury that results in alterations in neurological function or consciousness without evident imaging damage to brain structures. It is a frequent condition, particularly in high-impact sports. The primary objective of this dissertation is to comprehensively synthesize the current landscape of sports-related concussions, aiming to gather essential information on prevalence, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. For the literature review, the PubMed database was used, selecting articles based on the year of publication and the relevance of their titles and abstracts. Currently, sports-related concussion has been the subject of extensive research, with a wide array of recent publications that have been reshaping the concussion paradigm. For instance, advanced neuroimaging exams have enabled the detection of subtle brain changes, which has spurred the search for new diagnostic biomarkers. Moreover, recovery is another crucial aspect under focus. Incomplete recovery or cumulative exposure to concussive impacts significantly increases the risk of developing neurological/neurodegenerative diseases, mental health problems, and cognitive dysfunction, potentially resulting in severe conditions such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Given the severity of these consequences, prevention is essential, and many sports organizations have already adopted rule and policy changes and implemented new technologies to monitor cranial impacts, aiming to protect athletes' health. Despite the growing evidence, further research is necessary to better understand the mechanisms, effects, and best practices for treating this complex condition.
Concussion is a traumatic injury that results in alterations in neurological function or consciousness without evident imaging damage to brain structures. It is a frequent condition, particularly in high-impact sports. The primary objective of this dissertation is to comprehensively synthesize the current landscape of sports-related concussions, aiming to gather essential information on prevalence, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. For the literature review, the PubMed database was used, selecting articles based on the year of publication and the relevance of their titles and abstracts. Currently, sports-related concussion has been the subject of extensive research, with a wide array of recent publications that have been reshaping the concussion paradigm. For instance, advanced neuroimaging exams have enabled the detection of subtle brain changes, which has spurred the search for new diagnostic biomarkers. Moreover, recovery is another crucial aspect under focus. Incomplete recovery or cumulative exposure to concussive impacts significantly increases the risk of developing neurological/neurodegenerative diseases, mental health problems, and cognitive dysfunction, potentially resulting in severe conditions such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Given the severity of these consequences, prevention is essential, and many sports organizations have already adopted rule and policy changes and implemented new technologies to monitor cranial impacts, aiming to protect athletes' health. Despite the growing evidence, further research is necessary to better understand the mechanisms, effects, and best practices for treating this complex condition.
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Concussão Desporto Lesão Trauma