The prevalence of headache 3 months after mild TBI is highest in adolescents and girls.
Prospective data on the prevalence of headache in children after traumatic brain injury (TBI) are lacking. In the multicenter Child Health After Injury Study, investigators prospectively compared the prevalence of headaches in randomly selected children (age range, 5–17 years) after treatment for TBI (512 cases) or arm fracture (137 controls). TBI was defined and graded (mild, moderate, or severe) on the basis of recent CDC and WHO definitions. Most mild TBIs resulted from falls or objects striking the head. Most moderate-to-severe TBIs resulted from motor vehicle or bicycle crashes or falls.
Parents or guardians completed a baseline survey soon after the child's injury and follow-up interviews at 3 and 12 months after the injury. Adolescent…
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DisclosuresGrant/Research SupportNIH Institutional Clinical and Translational Science Award; Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality National Center for Pediatric Practice Based Research Learning; Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Editorial BoardsCurrent Problems in Pediatric Adolescent Healthcare
Leadership Positions in Professional Societies College of Physicians of Philadelphia (Board of Trustees)