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A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead to many emotions and complex secondary effects. Any damage to certain brain parts, like the frontal lobe, can devastatingly affect the patient’s emotional well-being. In addition, traumatic brain injury can lead to various emotional problems. How are brain injury and mental health different? Generally, brain injury and mental […]
As you navigate the intricate landscape of posttraumatic psychosis following a traumatic brain injury, imagine the intricate web of connections within the brain that may be altered or disrupted, leading to a cascade of symptoms. The journey from injury to psychosis is multifaceted, with various factors influencing the development and manifestation of psychiatric disturbances. Exploring […]
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by severe damage to the brain tissue. The patient suffering from TBI has to cope with the significant changes in their life, like increased medical expenses, loss of quality life, loss of income, emotional and physical pain, suffering, etc. A recovering TBI patient has to compensate for many things […]
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. […]
