This retrospective chart review was conducted on 1,133 patients referred to a specialty neurology clinic for concussion, ongoing symptoms following concussion, and for neurological symptoms after TBI.

Data analysis is ongoing. A preliminary, random selection of patients shows that of the 211 patients identified, 142 were given an cervical diagnosis but a resolved concussion diagnosis. There were 91 male patients and 120 female patients included in the study. Of the male patients, 51 (%) were given a cervical diagnosis, and of the female patients, 57 (%) were given a cervical diagnosis. 

Our data suggests that ongoing cervical myofascial, joint, and nerve injury are major causes of neurological symptoms after head and neck injury and these conditions imitate incursion. Early identification of cervical spine pathology would result in additional treatment plans and likely reduce prolonged symptoms after concussion and improve outcomes. While literature usually emphasizes cervical instability being greater in women than men, the condition is prevalent across all genders.