A traumatic brain injury often results from a direct blow to the head; however, it can also happen from a jarring (whiplash-like) movement that causes the brain to smash into the skull. When this happens,[…]
The term traumatic brain injury (TBI) can encompass many different kinds of injuries to the brain. Types of brain injuries include: Concussion (shaking or blunt force); Hemorrhage (bleed); Contusion (bruise); Edema (swelling); Diffuse axonal injury[…]
You’ve just been in an accident and visited the emergency room. The doctor diagnoses you with a “mild concussion,” but you’re unsure what this means or whether you should have concerns. There are several misconceptions[…]
TBI stands for traumatic brain injury. These injuries are head injuries that can impair mental and physical functioning, even with proper treatment. They typically happen when an incident leads to some degree of blunt force[…]
Serious accidents, including motor vehicle collisions and slip and falls where the accident victim strikes their head on the ground, can lead to severe traumatic head injuries and potential brain damage. If you were in[…]