Greater Severity and Functional Impact of Post-traumatic Headache in Veterans With Comorbid Neck Pain Following Traumatic Brain Injury

Abstract

Post-traumatic headache (PTH) is a commonly experienced symptom after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Blast injury– or blunt injury–related mechanisms for mTBI in veterans can also affect musculoskeletal structures in the neck, resulting in comorbid neck pain (NP). However, it is unknown whether the presence of comorbid NP may be associated with a different pattern of headache symptoms, physical functioning, or emotional functioning compared to those without comorbid NP. The purpose of this study is to examine the role of comorbid NP in veterans with mTBI and PTH.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Dec 11, 2020
Source ID
10.1093/milmed/usaa532

Entities

People

  • Ashleigh C Carranza Bs
  • Bahar Shahidi Pt, Phd
  • Colleen N O’connor Bs
  • Dawn M Schiehser Phd
  • Jayme V Lee Bs
  • Jennifer S Carmel Bs
  • Katrina S Maluf Pt, Phd
  • Kelsey M Cooper Bs
  • Robyn W Bursch Bs
  • Scott F Sorg Phd

Organizations

  • National Institutes of Health
  • San Diego State University
  • United States Department of Defense
  • University of California, San Diego

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Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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