
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered multiple head injuries in recent games, with the second leading him to hold his hands splayed in front of his face after he was tackled. Experts say it's a sign of brain damage. The situation has renewed conversations about concussion protocols and player safety.
We talk with local sports medicine experts. Our guests:
- Jeff Bazarian, M.D., M.P.H., professor of emergency medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, and PHS at the University of Rochester Medical Center
- Trevor Cramer, ATC, director of athletic training outreach in sports medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center
- Katie Rizzone, M.D., M.P.H., associate professor of orthopaedics and pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center
- Casey Howlett, patient and former football player who sustained at least one concussion