Question

SRC (Sports-Related Concussion) can occur with a direct blow to the head, neck, or face or by a blow elsewhere on the body with a force transmitted to the head. Diagnostic imaging such as CT or MRI is always suggested in athletes with signs and symptoms of SRC to confirm the diagnosis.

a) True
b) False

Answer 1

The statement that diagnostic imaging such as CT or MRI is always suggested in athletes with signs and symptoms of SRC to confirm the diagnosis is false. Imaging is not routinely necessary for all concussions, but may be used when more severe injury is suspected.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student's question regarding Sports-Related Concussion (SRC) and the suggestion for routine diagnostic imaging such as CT or MRI is false. While it is true that SRCs can occur due to direct impact to the head or by a force transmitted to the head from a blow elsewhere on the body, diagnostic imaging is not always necessary to confirm a diagnosis of concussion. Concussions, being the mildest form of brain injury, commonly heal on their own without the need for imaging. However, when symptoms are severe, prolonged, or if there is a suspicion of more serious injury such as a skull fracture or internal bleeding, imaging may be warranted to rule out these conditions. In cases of repeated concussions, imaging may also be more likely considered to assess potential long-term damage. Therefore, while CT or MRI scans could be useful in certain scenarios, they are not a mandatory diagnostic tool for all cases of SRC.