In the wake of star Spurs player Victor Wembanyama's concussion, San Antonio Spurs Head Team Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Leah Brown joins Pediatrics Now Host Holly Wayment to discuss concussion recognition and early traumatic brain injury (TBI) identification.
They discuss common symptoms, non-sport injury scenarios, and the importance of returning to learning before returning to play.
Key takeaways: never allow same-day return to sport with symptoms, watch for red flags (severe headache, worsening mental fog, loss of consciousness, new neurologic signs, and more), prioritize safety over performance, and seek medical evaluation when in doubt.