Category: General Information
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and its classifications represent a complex condition that occurs when an external force impacts the head, leading to temporary or permanent impairments in cognitive, physical, and psychosocial functions. We aim to define TBI and explore its varied classifications based on severity, mechanism of injury, and clinical presentations. In addition, we will […]
Background Eli’s world came to a screeching halt that chilly autumn night when a reckless driver collided with his car, plunging him into a domain where everything he knew was disassembled. The car accident left him with a life-altering traumatic brain injury (TBI), altering the trajectory of his life in ways he could never have […]
You may have noticed a proliferation of electric scooters in large cities. This is due to their convenience and ability to navigate congested streets. There is a sharp divide of opinions about these scooters amongst people who use them versus those who don’t. People who don’t use them are likelier to call them a nuisance […]
Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican Senate Minority Leader, has been in the news recently for apparently freezing in the middle of a public speaking appearance. He has had two separate events, one in July 2023 and another in August 2023. Each time, he froze for about 30 seconds and was seemingly unable to speak. He seemed […]
Occasionally, we are contacted by readers who want to contribute something of interest. Please read below a message about a mountain biking accident from one of our readers. Hello. I want to tell you about an incident where I most likely experienced some form of brain injury. At the time, I didn’t know what I […]
Returning to work after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be a daunting task. It may be the first situation in which the injury survivor feels challenged because of the demanding and complex nature of work. The injury survivors may find difficulty coping with the work environment and situations and may feel that they cannot […]
Back injuries are common and can be caused by various reasons/activities like strenuous activity, heavy sport, horse riding, sudden jerk in any accident, bump, fall or knock. Back injury pain can be caused by any type of injury to the backbone, connective tissue, joints, back muscles, intervertebral discs, or nerves. It can cause great discomfort. […]
Today, people of all ages are participating in sports. Sports are an essential part of an active and healthy lifestyle. However, sports injuries can happen at any time. Hence, being aware of the most common types of sports injuries is important. This can help you prevent such injuries, or at least decrease the chances of […]
Sports and recreation activities can cause traumatic brain injuries and physical trauma. Sustaining an injury while playing certain sports can lead to scalp contusion, laceration, bleeding in the brain, and even coma. Severe traumatic brain injury due to sports may lead to death. Hence, it is crucial to diagnose the injury and plan the treatment […]
A head injury is a comprehensive term that describes various injuries of the scalp, brain, skull and tissues, membranes, and blood vessels in the head. The head injury can be mild, like a bump, bruise, or a minor cut on the head. Moderate to severe traumatic brain injury may lead to concussion, open wound, deep […]
