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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 […]
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a complex and potentially devastating medical problem. Even a mild injury may later develop into a serious clinical issue. Severe and moderate brain injuries are life-threatening and demand immediate medical attention. Your doctor will order high-sensitivity blood tests or TBI brain scans to rule out brain hemorrhage and contusion. Doctors […]
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain or head that causes traumatically induced physiological disruption of brain functions or structural injury because of an externally inflicted trauma. Early identification and intervention are foremost in diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with mild, moderate, and severe TBI. Hence, the use of TBI medical guidelines […]
Imagine a finely tuned musical instrument, carefully calibrated for perfect harmony. Now, consider the disruption caused by a sudden impact, throwing its balance into disarray. Similarly, a head injury accompanied by ear bleeding can significantly affect the delicate structures of the ear, potentially leading to serious complications. Understanding the causes and consequences of such an […]
The human skull has a natural back of the head bump called an ‘inion.’ It is the point where the bottom of the skull attaches to the neck muscle. But sometimes, bumps and lumps on the head occur for a varied number of reasons and because of a plethora of causes. For example, some head […]
The spinal cord is a tubular bundle of nerves, tissues, and supporting cells that travel from the brainstem to the lumbar vertebrae. It is the link between the brain and the nerves in the rest of the body. The spinal cord comprises 31 pairs of nerves that leave to go to the legs, arms, chest, […]
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when an external force disrupts the normal functioning of the brain. The most common causes are falls, accidents, car crashes, assaults, etc. A period of loss of consciousness is common in moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. Symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury are temporary and usually fade away in […]
Car or motor accidents, falls, and assaults can lead to severe head trauma and brain stem injury. The brain stem comprises three components. It includes the medulla oblongata, pons, and the midbrain. The brain stem not only controls critical bodily functions but also acts as the link between the rest of the brain and the […]
Our brain is protected by the skull’s bony protection, which prevents any serious harm to the brain. Head injuries are caused by a blow to the head and are usually associated with motor vehicle accidents, falls, physical assaults, or any sport-related accidents. In case of a severe head injury, the damage may affect the brain, […]
Even in modern times, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is still the foremost cause of morbidity and mortality. With various experimental and clinical studies, we have expanded our knowledge of traumatic brain injury, its pathophysiology, and treatment strategies. Pathophysiology of traumatic brain injury The initial stages of traumatic brain injury are characterized by tissue damage. Some […]
