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Decompressive craniectomy is a type of neurosurgery that involves the removal of the part of the skull. This procedure allows space for the swelling brain to expand without squeezing. This procedure is performed in several cases like traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, and other conditions that have increased intracranial pressure. Understanding decompressive craniectomy Increased swelling […]
The brain is the essential part of the body, and any injury to the brain can cause severe complications and even cause death. For example, a severe blow or bang to the head can cause damage to the skull and brain tissues. Severe damage to brain tissue may cause issues like loss of some body […]
The management of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is complex and presents many challenges. In most cases of TBI, patients also have injuries to other organ systems. This further complicates its management. Mass lesions from brain injury need surgical evacuation as it is a life-saving measure. Surgical management of TBI also improves outcomes and is commonly […]
Head injury describes a vast array of injuries that occur to the brain, skull, scalp, and underlying blood vessels and tissues in the head. Depending on the extent of the trauma, head injury is also called ‘traumatic brain injury (TBI).’ In moderate-to-severe TBI cases, emergency surgery helps to prevent any further damage to the brain. […]
Injuries to the head can be fatal. It can range from minor injury to the skull or scalp or can be serious if the brain tissue or the blood vessels in the brain are damaged. There are many different types of head injuries. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is often a severe type of brain injury. […]
Many accidents cause severe head and neck injuries. During these accidents, major parts of the body are affected including the head. Such accidents may cause traumatic brain injury (TBI) that damages the skull, brain, blood tissues supplying the brain, neck, and spinal cord. TBI is one of the primary reasons for causing permanent disability or […]
The shoulder handles the broadest range of motion in the body. Any problems with the soft tissue or bony structures can lead to severe pain in the shoulder. The pain can radiate to the upper arm, elbow, and neck. This shoulder pain can appear with movement. It can be temporary or persist all the time. […]
A head injury is a trauma or damage to the skull, scalp, brain, neck, or the tissues and blood vessels in the head. A severe head injury is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that occurs because of a blow, jolt, or forceful bump to the head. Although not all jolts result in a traumatic brain […]
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 concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that causes immediate alteration or temporary loss in normal brain function. Sports concussion is a serious problem and dealing with it is a frustrating experience. It occurs because of a direct hit to the head or from any sudden action that prompts the head to whip back […]
