Minimize the Risk of Head Injury Around the House Even a slight bump to the head can cause a concussion or more serious traumatic brain injury (TBI). Though motor vehicle accidents are often thought to be the primary cause of head trauma, more people suffer TBIs in falls than in any other type of … [Read more...]
Recovering from a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
How Treatment Changes as You Get Better Any traumatic brain injury, even one initially thought to be mild, has the potential to be serious and even life-threatening. The good news, though, is that the vast percentage of people who suffer mild TBIs (also known as "concussions") make a full recovery … [Read more...]
Motor Vehicle Accidents and Traumatic Brain Injury
TBIs Are Far More Common in Car Accidents Than Previously Believed The term "traumatic brain injury" sounds as though it might apply only to serious damage or trauma to the brain, and that, therefore, a TBI must be the result of a substantial impact or blow to the head. Based on that assumption, … [Read more...]
Can You Have a TBI Without Knowing It?
The Unseen and Unknown Characteristics of Many Traumatic Brain Injuries A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, sounds serious... and it is. It's one of the major causes of death and disability across the country, and ER visits, hospitalizations, and deaths have been on the increase for the past two … [Read more...]
Misdiagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI Often Mistaken for Other Conditions Every year, around 2.5 million Americans seek treatment in an emergency room for a traumatic brain injury. While that may seem like a large number, it almost certainly represents only a portion of those who suffer a TBI. The telltale signs of a traumatic … [Read more...]
The Different Levels of Care After a Traumatic Brain Injury
Healthcare Measures Necessary to Maximize Recovery A traumatic brain injury (TBI) has the potential to cause long-term adverse health consequences if not carefully monitored and treated. Accordingly, you can anticipate that after a blow to the head, your care will go through a series of stages. How … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury and Motor Vehicle Accidents
Closed-Head and Open-Head Brain Injuries According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), motor vehicle accidents are the second-leading cause of hospitalization for traumatic brain injury (TBI), accounting for one of every five hospital visits (falls are first). Though you may suffer TBI from … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) Suffered in Motor Vehicle Accidents
The Different Levels of Traumatic Brain Injury According to statistics gathered by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), motor vehicle accidents are the second-leading cause of hospitalizations for traumatic brain injury, second only to falls. In a collision, the head or skull can impact, with … [Read more...]
Car Accidents a Common Cause of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Studies Show Motor Vehicle Crashes Cause One in Five Traumatic Brain Injuries According to statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 20% of all hospitalizations related to traumatic brain injury involve patients hurt in motor vehicle accidents. Car wrecks are the … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury—The Symptoms
Telltale Signs of TBI According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the majority of people who suffer a traumatic brain injury experience full or significant recovery in a relatively short period of time, provided they obtain appropriate medical treatment. CDC statistics indicate that 75-90% … [Read more...]
