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To get a concussion, does the brain have to hit the inside of the skull?
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Mechanistics: Concussion by definition is loss of consciousness, loss of memory, or combination of both. Caused by transient impact on base of brain, brainstem, but any additional brain trauma might cause post-traumatic encephalopathy.
Answered 4/24/2016
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