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Concussion
A mild form of traumatic brain injury resulting from rapid back-and-forth head movement that causes the brain to impact the skull.
Key Facts
- A concussion represents the mildest form of traumatic brain injury.
- It occurs when rapid head movement forces the brain to strike the inner skull.
- Veterinarians frequently use this terminology for pets with externally caused brain trauma.
- Clinical signs are generally less severe than those seen in major head trauma.