RESUMO
Head injuries have been shown to account for between 4 and 22% of soccer injuries. Clinical and neuropsychological investigations of patients with minor head trauma have revealed organic brain damage. 69 active football (soccer) players and 37 former players of the Norwegian national team were included in a neurological and electroencephalographic (EEG) study to investigate the incidence of head injuries mainly caused by heading the ball. 3% of the active and 30% of the former players complained of permanent problems such as headache, dizziness, irritability, impaired memory and neck pain. 35% of the active and 32% of former players had from slightly abnormal to abnormal EEG compared with 13 and 11% of matched controls, respectively. There were fewer definitely abnormal EEG changes among typical 'headers' (10%) than among 'nonheaders' (27%). The former players were also subjected to cerebral computed tomography (CT), a neuropsychological examination and a radiological examination of the cervical spine. One-third of the players were found to have central cerebral atrophy and 81% to have from mild to severe (mostly mild to moderate) neuropsychological impairment. The radiological examination of the cervical spine revealed a significantly higher incidence and degree of degenerative changes than in a matched control group.
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Lesões Encefálicas , Vértebras Cervicais/lesões , Futebol/lesões , Adolescente , Adulto , Lesões Encefálicas/diagnóstico , Lesões Encefálicas/epidemiologia , Lesões Encefálicas/etiologia , Lesões Encefálicas/fisiopatologia , Eletroencefalografia , Humanos , Incidência , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Fenômenos Físicos , Física , Ferimentos e Lesões/diagnóstico , Ferimentos e Lesões/epidemiologia , Ferimentos e Lesões/etiologia , Ferimentos e Lesões/fisiopatologiaRESUMO
69 active football (soccer) players and 37 former members of the Norwegian national team were included in a neurological and electroencephalographic (EEG) study to investigate the incidence of head injuries, mainly caused by heading the ball. 3% of the active players and 30% of the former players complained of permanent problems such as headache, dizziness, irritability, impaired memory and pain in the neck. 35% of the active players and 32% of former players had from slightly abnormal to abnormal EEG, as against 13 and 11% of respective matched controls. There were fewer definitely abnormal EEG changes among typical headers (10%) than among "non-headers" (27%). The former players were also subjected to cerebral computed tomography (CT), a neuropsychological examination and a radiological examination of the cervical spine. One third of the players were found to have central cerebral atrophy and 81% to have from mild to severe (mostly mild to moderate) neuropsychological impairment. The radiological examination of the cervical spine revealed a significantly higher incidence and degree of degenerative changes than in a matched control group.
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Lesões Encefálicas/etiologia , Traumatismos Craniocerebrais/etiologia , Lesões do Pescoço , Futebol/lesões , Adolescente , Adulto , Lesões Encefálicas/diagnóstico , Lesões Encefálicas/fisiopatologia , Traumatismos Craniocerebrais/diagnóstico , Traumatismos Craniocerebrais/fisiopatologia , Eletroencefalografia , Humanos , Masculino , Exame Neurológico , Testes Neuropsicológicos , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios XRESUMO
Thirty-seven former soccer players of the National Football Team of Norway were individually examined with an extensive battery of psychologic tests. The neuropsychologic examination demonstrated mild to severe deficits regarding attention, concentration, memory, and judgment in 81% of the players. This may indicate some degree of permanent organic brain damage, probably the cumulative result of repeated traumas from heading the ball.
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Lesões Encefálicas/etiologia , Testes Neuropsicológicos , Futebol/lesões , Adulto , Dano Encefálico Crônico/diagnóstico , Dano Encefálico Crônico/etiologia , Lesões Encefálicas/diagnóstico , Lesões Encefálicas/fisiopatologia , Humanos , Testes de Inteligência , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Noruega , Desempenho PsicomotorRESUMO
Thirty-seven former football players of the Norwegian national team underwent a neurological and electroencephalographic (EEG) examination to investigate the incidence of head injuries due to heading the ball. Sixteen players complained of protracted and permanent symptoms commonly attributed to the post-concussional syndrome: headache, irritability, dizziness, lack of concentration and impaired memory. A significantly increased incidence of EEG abnormalities was found in players compared with matched controls. The high incidence of EEG changes is probably the result of a cumulative effect due to repeated head traumas.
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Lesões Encefálicas/fisiopatologia , Futebol Americano/lesões , Adulto , Lesões Encefálicas/etiologia , Eletroencefalografia , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-IdadeRESUMO
Sixty-nine football players from six Norwegian First Division League Clubs underwent a neurologic and EEG examination to investigate the incidence of head injuries. A significantly increased incidence of EEG disturbances were found in the football players compared to matched controls. The disturbances were most pronounced among the youngest players. The higher incidence of EEG disturbances found in the football players is most likely due to neuronal damage caused by repeated minor head traumas.
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Traumatismos em Atletas/diagnóstico , Lesões Encefálicas/diagnóstico , Futebol , Esportes , Adolescente , Adulto , Fatores Etários , Ritmo alfa , Traumatismos em Atletas/fisiopatologia , Lesões Encefálicas/fisiopatologia , Traumatismos Craniocerebrais/complicações , Humanos , Masculino , Exame Neurológico , Transtornos Psicomotores/diagnóstico , Transtornos Psicomotores/fisiopatologia , Ritmo TetaRESUMO
Thirty-three former football players from the National Football Team of Norway were examined by cerebral computer tomography (CT). The CT studies, evaluated for brain atrophy, visually and by linear measurements compared two different normal materials. One third of the players were found to have central cerebral atrophy. It is concluded that the atrophy probably was caused by repeated small head injuries during the football play, mainly in connection with heading the ball.
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Traumatismos em Atletas/diagnóstico por imagem , Lesões Encefálicas/diagnóstico por imagem , Futebol , Esportes , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X , Adulto , Idoso , Atrofia , Encéfalo/patologia , Lesões Encefálicas/etiologia , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-IdadeAssuntos
Hematoma Subdural/terapia , Adulto , Idoso , Doença Crônica , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-IdadeAssuntos
Hematoma Epidural Craniano/terapia , Adolescente , Adulto , Angiografia Cerebral , Criança , Traumatismos Craniocerebrais/complicações , Feminino , Hematoma Epidural Craniano/diagnóstico por imagem , Hematoma Epidural Craniano/etiologia , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Prognóstico , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios XAssuntos
Hematoma Epidural Craniano/diagnóstico por imagem , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Traumatismos Craniocerebrais/complicações , Feminino , Hematoma Epidural Craniano/etiologia , Hematoma Epidural Craniano/cirurgia , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , PrognósticoAssuntos
Traumatismos em Atletas/epidemiologia , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Traumatismos em Atletas/etiologia , Criança , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , NoruegaAssuntos
Traumatismos em Atletas/cirurgia , Lesões Encefálicas/cirurgia , Ruptura Esplênica/cirurgia , Adolescente , Traumatismos em Atletas/diagnóstico por imagem , Lesões Encefálicas/diagnóstico por imagem , Lesões Encefálicas/etiologia , Feminino , Humanos , Reoperação , Ruptura Esplênica/etiologia , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios XRESUMO
A case of cervical disc herniation occurring in close association with playing football is reported. The handling of neck injuries in football players is outlined.
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Traumatismos em Atletas/diagnóstico por imagem , Vértebras Cervicais/lesões , Deslocamento do Disco Intervertebral/etiologia , Futebol , Esportes , Adulto , Vértebras Cervicais/diagnóstico por imagem , Vértebras Cervicais/cirurgia , Humanos , Deslocamento do Disco Intervertebral/diagnóstico por imagem , Deslocamento do Disco Intervertebral/cirurgia , Masculino , Mielografia , Fusão VertebralAssuntos
Nervo Femoral , Síndromes de Compressão Nervosa/diagnóstico por imagem , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X , Idoso , Anticoagulantes/uso terapêutico , Feminino , Hemorragia/complicações , Hemorragia/tratamento farmacológico , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Doenças Musculares/complicações , Doenças Musculares/tratamento farmacológico , Síndromes de Compressão Nervosa/cirurgiaAssuntos
Doenças Ósseas/diagnóstico por imagem , Vértebras Cervicais/diagnóstico por imagem , Futebol , Esportes , Adulto , Idoso , Traumatismos em Atletas/diagnóstico por imagem , Vértebras Cervicais/lesões , Fraturas Ósseas/diagnóstico por imagem , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Noruega , RadiografiaRESUMO
A modification of Galicich and Hovind's method of cranioplasty is described. The prosthesis is not made on a side-table in the operation theatre. Steel wire mesh is fastened to the edge of the bone defect with stainless wires passed through drill holes. Acrylic mixture is then poured over the mesh and is cooled with saline. The technique has its main advantage in simplicity, and the result is cosmetically and functionally satisfactory.
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Crânio/cirurgia , Telas Cirúrgicas , Resinas Acrílicas , Humanos , Métodos , Aço InoxidávelRESUMO
Twenty-four steel mesh-acrylic plates have been used for repair of skull defects in 1970-73. Three plates had to be removed due to complications, two due to infection and one due to an allergic reaction. The plate is easy to mould, strong, and light. The cosmetic results are excellent.