When a concussion happens, getting fast treatment is key to keeping your brain healthy. Turn to our expert team of concussion specialists for a quick diagnosis, and get help returning safely to the activities you love. Request an appointment now! View a list of our convenient locations.
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Nausea or vomiting
Ringing ears
Blurred or double vision
Sensitivity to light or sound
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The Ochsner Concussion Management Program ensures you get a fast and accurate diagnosis. Our customized treatment plans get you back to doing what you love as quickly and safely as possible.
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We have the largest team of concussion specialists in the Gulf South. Because all of our concussion specialists have completed additional fellowship training in sports medicine, sports neurology or traumatic brain injury, you can rest assured that they are up-to-date on the latest advancements in the field.
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In addition to employing the most current evaluation protocols, including vestibular (balance) testing, our physicians use the same concussion tests used in collegiate and professional sports to help measure cognitive function after a concussion. We then work with you to develop an individualized plan for your safe return to play, school or work.
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About
75%
of all Traumatic Brain
Injuries are concussions
Those who have experienced
one concussion are at
HIGHER RISK
for subsequent concussions
On average, it takes a child
TWO WEEKS
to recover from concussion symptoms
Ochsner’s concussion experts specialize in providing a wide range of treatments and services for adults and children, including:
This innovative neurocognitive test is specifically for athletes and others who are at risk for concussions. Here’s how it’s used.
Aaron Karlin, MD, director of Ochsner's Concussion Management Program, discusses what a concussion is and the symptoms to watch for.
PHYSICAL
COGNITIVE
Confusion
Mental fogginess
Poor memory
EMOTIONAL
Irritability
Sadness
Nervousness
Behavioral changes
SLEEP
Insomnia
Fatigue
Drowsiness
Ochsner Health Center – Elmwood
Ochsner Health Center for Children – New Orleans
Ochsner Neurosciences Institute – Slidell
There are six Concussion Management Program locations throughout the greater New Orleans area.
Ochsner Baptist, a Campus of Ochsner Medical Center
Ochsner Center for Primary Care and Wellness – Jefferson Hwy.
Ochsner Health Center – Covington
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