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LEXINGTON, KY – – The number one cause of death and disability in youth, brain injury, was discussed today at a town hall at the University of Kentucky. The town hall titled “How Do We Prevent, Identify and Treat Concussions In Youth?” included a panel of local experts who discussed youth concussions.
“Kids need to be seen very early on in their concussion stage, within two or three days, by their physician or a medical professional who can diagnose a concussion,” said Greg D. Wheeler, MD who is an Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery, University of Kentucky College of Medicine and Clinical Neurosurgeon at the Spine and Brain Neurological Center, Lexington, KY. Dr. Wheeler also said that, “when in doubt, take them out of school and sports.” Sean Skinner, a Pediatric Surgeon, added that “when kids leave the hospital with a brain injury they really need to get quality follow up care.”
Scott Livingston, PhD, PT, ATC, SCS, addressed the recent increase of attention on concussions. He commented that, “you can’t really tune into a NFL game or NCAA game and not hear the announcers talk about concussions and talking about them seriously. They are really bringing (concussions) to the forefront.”
The event was organized by the Sarah Jane Brain Foundation (www.thebrainproject.org.)