Abstract Details

Title A Model for Developing and Incorporating a Sports Neurology Program in Neurology Residency Programs

Topic Sports Neurology

Presentation(s) IN5 - (-)

Poster/Presentation
Number 002

Objective

Background The number of recognized sports concussions and other sports neurologic injuries has increased over the past several years with many athletes now being required to attain medical clearance prior to returning to play. As the demand for medical clearance in returning athletes back to play has increased, so has the number of referrals to neurology.

Design/Methods A sports neurology program model was designed keeping essential features that allow sustainability, education, and most importantly, the safety of athletes. Key features within this model include sports concussion clinics for pediatric and adult athletes, resident and faculty education with incorporated didactics, research opportunities, and community education.

Results This model has been used at the Medical University of South Carolina for nearly 3 years seeing over 200 athletes with various sports neurologic injuries with the majority being sports concussions. Our program has been successful with this model and has grown significantly over the past few years. Didactics and community education allow continual growth in the program and reach out to new areas within the community. Our program also permits further advancements within the field by providing research opportunities to those involved.

Conclusions As the demand for medical clearance of athletes by neurologists or other health care providers increase, it will be essential that neurologists understand how to diagnose and manage athletes suspected of sustaining sports concussions or other sports neurologic injuries. Incorporating this program into neurology residency programs will not only assist with the increasing demand for medical clearance but will ensure athletes safely return to play without placing them at an increased risk for post-concussive syndrome (PCS), second impact syndrome (SIS), and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

Authors/Disclosures
Jason J. Madey, MD PRESENTER	No disclosure on file
Flavia Nelson, MD (University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine)	Dr. Nelson has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as a Consultant for Brystol Meyer Squib. Dr. Nelson has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for Sanofi. Dr. Nelson has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Genetech. The institution of Dr. Nelson has received research support from NIH.
Nolan Williams, MD	No disclosure on file
Jeffrey D. Bodle, MD	No disclosure on file
	No disclosure on file
Jonathan C. Edwards, MD (Medical University of SC)	Dr. Edwards has received intellectual property interests from a discovery or technology relating to health care.

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