A brain injury can have a devastating effect on the person who suffers it. Not only can the initial injury be extremely painful or even deadly, but a brain injury can often result in health issues that last for decades. Each year, about 1.7 million people suffer a brain injury, and an additional 5.3 million in the United States live…

Some medical professionals refer to it as the “invisible injury” because it is so difficult to diagnosis due to the range of symptoms, but if it is not diagnosed, it can result in lifelong struggles. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) "occurs when an external mechanical force causes brain dysfunction." Although that is a general definition, as TBI occurs in a variety…

The Social Security Administration reports that a severe traumatic brain injury can take away your ability to communicate, concentrate, and retain memories, which may drastically affect your ability to work, adapt to new environments, and learn new skills. Losing these abilities will impact almost anyone’s education and profession. Unfortunately, traumatic brain injuries are actually the leading cause of death, physical…

What is Traumatic Brain Injury? A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a type of brain injury that disrupts the normal functioning of the brain. They can range from mild to severe, and the complications associated with them are in direct proportion to the severity of the initial injury. The most common form of mild TBI is also known as…

At one time or another, we have all taken a knock to the head. Sometimes, the result is a bruise or a headache. Other times, we see stars for a moment. These injuries are easily absorbed by the body and usually do not result in permanent injuries. However, the brain is a complex structure, and a severe head injury can…

Traumatic brain injuries,1 or TBIs, are most commonly sustained in motor vehicle, motorcycle, and other types of serious accidents. The length of time it takes for a patient to recover from a traumatic brain injury depends primarily on the severity of the injury sustained and the way in which the injury was sustained. Depending on the severity of the traumatic…

The human brain is one of the world’s most complex structures, manmade or otherwise. Despite generations of neurologists dedicating their lives to the study of this natural marvel, science is far from unlocking all its mysteries. Accordingly, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can be amongst the most severe injuries you can suffer in a car accident, as an injury to the…

Recent news reports have highlighted the increased attention that is being given to the causes, symptoms, and complications caused by concussions. A recent CDC report indicates that, in 2010, concussions resulted in almost 2.5 million hospital visits and in more than 50,000 deaths.1 Concussion symptoms are not always easily identified. In fact, concussion victims may not be aware that they…

Moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can cause damage that can never be fully repaired. However, there are many treatment options1 available that can lessen the complications of TBIs and rehabilitate a brain injury victim. Emergency Care is Usually Needed Moderate to severe TBIs typically require immediate emergency care. In the emergency room, doctors are concerned with the TBI…

Many accident victims sustain head trauma, whether they are in a traffic accident, suffer a fall, or are hit by some type of object. Even with the skull protecting the brain, any type of trauma to the head can cause the brain to hit the skull, resulting in damage to the delicate brain tissue. Even mild damage1 can temporarily impair…