If not appropriately treated, a patient who sustains concussion is ____ times more likely to sustain a second.

If not appropriately treated, a patient who sustains concussion is ____ times more likely to sustain a second.

• A. 2-3
• B. 6-8
• C. 4-6
• D. 8-10

Answer: (C)

When a concussion isn’t fully recovered, the brain remains unusually vulnerable to further injury. Returning to activity before complete symptom resolution or without a structured recovery plan means the brain is still in a fragile state, with impaired processing, slower reaction times, and reduced neuromotor control. That combination raises the likelihood of sustaining another concussion if a second impact occurs. The commonly cited range for how much this risk increases is about four to six times, reflecting the heightened vulnerability during this incomplete recovery window. Emphasizing proper management—gradual return-to-play steps, objective symptom and function checks, and ensuring full recovery before resuming activity—helps prevent a second concussion.

When a concussion isn’t fully recovered, the brain remains unusually vulnerable to further injury. Returning to activity before complete symptom resolution or without a structured recovery plan means the brain is still in a fragile state, with impaired processing, slower reaction times, and reduced neuromotor control. That combination raises the likelihood of sustaining another concussion if a second impact occurs. The commonly cited range for how much this risk increases is about four to six times, reflecting the heightened vulnerability during this incomplete recovery window. Emphasizing proper management—gradual return-to-play steps, objective symptom and function checks, and ensuring full recovery before resuming activity—helps prevent a second concussion.