Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

Dr. Robert Cantu, one of the nation's top sports concussion specialists, offers his expertise on chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a progressive neurodegenerative disease caused by repetitive trauma to the brain. Cantu spoke at part of a multidisciplinary course designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, neuropsychologists and athletic trainers to discuss the evaluation and management of sports-related concussions.

Robert C. Cantu, MD, FACS, FACSM, clinical professor, Neurosurgery Boston

05/20/2010

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