Why is a Concussion Injury Dangerous?

The danger of a concussion injury is in the inability to see it! Time is always of the essence when dealing with any type of Traumatic Brain Injury. Never ignore a head injury simply because there is no pain present. Concussions kill silently! Any blow to the head whether on the football field or from a car accident, requires transport to the hospital for evaluation. It's important to remember that not every head injury is visible. Thorough imaging is necessary to rule out severe and life threatening complications. This article will seek to explain what, exactly, a concussion is. We'll also...