A cohort study analyzed the impact of soccer-related mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) on youth health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Participants were divided into three groups: mTBI cases, orthopedic injury (OI) cases, and uninjured controls. Results showed that both the mTBI and OI groups had poorer HRQoL than the control group seven days post-injury. Players with significant post-concussive symptoms at 7 days experienced decreased HRQoL for up to 30 days. These findings suggest that while HRQoL impairments due to mTBI generally resolve within 30 days, some players may have prolonged deficits.

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