Is It Really a Concussion? Symptoms Overlap with Neck Injuries, Making Diagnosis a Tough Call
University at BuffaloAthletes and others reporting cognitive difficulties after a head injury are usually diagnosed as having had a concussion. But is it really a concussion? A new study published by University at Buffalo medical faculty finds that many of the same symptoms are common to concussions and to injuries to the neck and/or balance system, known collectively as cervical/vestibular injuries.