A relatively common sequela of blunt head injury, characterized by a global disruption of axons throughout the brain. Associated clinical features may include NEUROBEHAVIORAL MANIFESTATIONS; PERSISTENT VEGETATIVE STATE; DEMENTIA; and other disorders.
Bleeding into one or both CEREBRAL HEMISPHERES due to TRAUMA. Hemorrhage may involve any part of the CEREBRAL CORTEX and the BASAL GANGLIA. Depending on the severity of bleeding, clinical features may include SEIZURES; APHASIA; VISION DISORDERS; MOVEMENT DISORDERS; PARALYSIS; and COMA.
Acute and chronic (see also BRAIN INJURIES, CHRONIC) injuries to the brain, including the cerebral hemispheres, CEREBELLUM, and BRAIN STEM. Clinical manifestations depend on the nature of injury. Diffuse trauma to the brain is frequently associated with DIFFUSE AXONAL INJURY or COMA, POST-TRAUMATIC. Localized injuries may be associated with NEUROBEHAVIORAL MANIFESTATIONS; HEMIPARESIS, or other focal neurologic deficits.
Conditions characterized by persistent brain damage or dysfunction as sequelae of cranial trauma. This disorder may result from DIFFUSE AXONAL INJURY; INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGES; BRAIN EDEMA; and other conditions. Clinical features may include DEMENTIA; focal neurologic deficits; PERSISTENT VEGETATIVE STATE; AKINETIC MUTISM; or COMA.
A nonspecific term used to describe transient alterations or loss of consciousness following closed head injuries. The duration of UNCONSCIOUSNESS generally lasts a few seconds, but may persist for several hours. Concussions may be classified as mild, intermediate, and severe. Prolonged periods of unconsciousness (often defined as greater than 6 hours in duration) may be referred to as post-traumatic coma (COMA, POST-HEAD INJURY). (From Rowland, Merritt's Textbook of Neurology, 9th ed, p418)
A scale that assesses the response to stimuli in patients with craniocerebral injuries. The parameters are eye opening, motor response, and verbal response.
Traumatic injuries to the cranium where the integrity of the skull is not compromised and no bone fragments or other objects penetrate the skull and dura mater. This frequently results in mechanical injury being transmitted to intracranial structures which may produce traumatic brain injuries, hemorrhage, or cranial nerve injury. (From Rowland, Merritt's Textbook of Neurology, 9th ed, p417)
Traumatic injuries involving the cranium and intracranial structures (i.e., BRAIN; CRANIAL NERVES; MENINGES; and other structures). Injuries may be classified by whether or not the skull is penetrated (i.e., penetrating vs. nonpenetrating) or whether there is an associated hemorrhage.
Nerve fibers that are capable of rapidly conducting impulses away from the neuron cell body.
Broad plate of dense myelinated fibers that reciprocally interconnect regions of the cortex in all lobes with corresponding regions of the opposite hemisphere. The corpus callosum is located deep in the longitudinal fissure.
Fractures of the skull which may result from penetrating or nonpenetrating head injuries or rarely BONE DISEASES (see also FRACTURES, SPONTANEOUS). Skull fractures may be classified by location (e.g., SKULL FRACTURE, BASILAR), radiographic appearance (e.g., linear), or based upon cranial integrity (e.g., SKULL FRACTURE, DEPRESSED).
A scale that assesses the outcome of serious craniocerebral injuries, based on the level of regained social functioning.
A condition characterized by long-standing brain dysfunction or damage, usually of three months duration or longer. Potential etiologies include BRAIN INFARCTION; certain NEURODEGENERATIVE DISORDERS; CRANIOCEREBRAL TRAUMA; ANOXIA, BRAIN; ENCEPHALITIS; certain NEUROTOXICITY SYNDROMES; metabolic disorders (see BRAIN DISEASES, METABOLIC); and other conditions.
Injuries caused by impact with a blunt object where there is no penetration of the skin.
Non-invasive method of demonstrating internal anatomy based on the principle that atomic nuclei in a strong magnetic field absorb pulses of radiofrequency energy and emit them as radiowaves which can be reconstructed into computerized images. The concept includes proton spin tomographic techniques.
The part of CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM that is contained within the skull (CRANIUM). Arising from the NEURAL TUBE, the embryonic brain is comprised of three major parts including PROSENCEPHALON (the forebrain); MESENCEPHALON (the midbrain); and RHOMBENCEPHALON (the hindbrain). The developed brain consists of CEREBRUM; CEREBELLUM; and other structures in the BRAIN STEM.
Damage inflicted on the body as the direct or indirect result of an external force, with or without disruption of structural continuity.
Treatment of muscles and nerves under pressure as a result of crush injuries.
Injuries to the optic nerve induced by a trauma to the face or head. These may occur with closed or penetrating injuries. Relatively minor compression of the superior aspect of orbit may also result in trauma to the optic nerve. Clinical manifestations may include visual loss, PAPILLEDEMA, and an afferent pupillary defect.
Transection or severing of an axon. This type of denervation is used often in experimental studies on neuronal physiology and neuronal death or survival, toward an understanding of nervous system disease.

Traumatic brain injury: diffusion-weighted MR imaging findings. (1/95)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Diffuse axonal injury (DAI) accounts for a significant portion of primary intra-axial lesions in cases of traumatic brain injury. The goal of this study was to use diffusion-weighted MR imaging to characterize DAI in the setting of acute and subacute traumatic brain injury. METHODS: Nine patients ranging in age from 26 to 78 years were examined with conventional MR imaging (including fast spin-echo T2-weighted, fluid-attenuated inversion-recovery, and gradient-echo sequences) as well as echo-planar diffusion-weighted MR imaging 1 to 18 days after traumatic injury. Lesions were characterized as DAI on the basis of their location and their appearance on conventional MR images. Trace apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) maps were computed off-line with the diffusion-weighted and base-line images. Areas of increased signal were identified on the diffusion-weighted images, and regions of interests were used to obtain trace ADC values. RESULTS: In the nine patients studied, isotropic diffusion-weighted images showed areas of increased signal with correspondingly decreased ADC. In one case, decreased ADC was seen 18 days after the initial event. CONCLUSION: Decreased ADC can be demonstrated in patients with DAI in the acute setting and may persist into the subacute period, beyond that described for cytotoxic edema in ischemia.  (+info)

Cytochrome c release and caspase activation in traumatic axonal injury. (2/95)

Axonal injury is a feature of traumatic brain injury (TBI) contributing to both morbidity and mortality. The traumatic axon injury (TAI) results from focal perturbations of the axolemma, allowing for calcium influx triggering local intraaxonal cytoskeletal and mitochondrial damage. This mitochondrial damage has been posited to cause local bioenergetic failure, leading to axonal failure and disconnection; however, this mitochondrial damage may also lead to the release of cytochrome c (cyto-c), which then activates caspases with significant adverse intraaxonal consequences. In the current communication, we examine this possibility. Rats were subjected to TBI, perfused with aldehydes at 15-360 min after injury, and processed for light microscopic (LM) and electron microscopic (EM) single-labeling immunohistochemistry to detect extramitochondrially localized cytochrome c (cyto-c) and the signature protein of caspase-3 activation (120 kDa breakdown product of alpha-spectrin) in TAI. Combinations of double-labeling fluorescent immunohistochemistry (D-FIHC) were also used to demonstrate colocalization of calpain activation with cyto-c release and caspase-3-induction. In foci of TAI qualitative-quantitative LM demonstrated a parallel, significant increase in cyto-c release and caspase-3 activation over time after injury. EM analysis demonstrated that cyto-c and caspase-3 immunoreactivity were associated with mitochondrial swelling-disruption in sites of TAI. Furthermore, D-IFHC revealed a colocalization of calpain activation, cyto-c release, and caspase-3 induction in these foci, which also revealed progressive TAI. The results demonstrate that cyto-c and caspase-3 participate in the terminal processes of TAI. This suggests that those factors that play a role in the apoptosis in the neuronal soma are also major contributors to the demise of the axonal appendage.  (+info)

Magnetization transfer imaging in the detection of injury associated with mild head trauma. (3/95)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Most traumatic brain injuries are classified as mild, yet in many instances cognitive deficits result. The purpose of this study was to investigate possible relationships between quantitative magnetization transfer imaging (MTI) and neurocognitive findings in a cohort of patients with mild head trauma but negative findings on conventional MR images. METHODS: We examined 13 patients and 10 healthy volunteers with a standard MR protocol including fast spin-echo and gradient-echo imaging, to which was added quantitative MTI. MTI was performed with a modified gradient-echo sequence incorporating pulsed, off-resonance saturation. Both region-of-interest analysis and contour plots were obtained from the MTI data. A subgroup of nine patients was examined with a battery of neuropsychological tests, comprising 25 measures of neurocognitive ability. RESULTS: The magnetization transfer ratio (MTR) in the splenium of the corpus callosum was lower in the patient group as compared with the control group, but no significant reduction in MTR was found in the pons. Individual regional MTR values were significantly reduced in two cases, and contour plot analysis revealed focal areas of abnormality in the splenium of four patients. All the patients showed impairment on at least three measures of the neuropsychological test battery, and in two cases a significant correlation was found between regional MTR values and neuropsychological performance. CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that MTI and contour plot analysis may add sensitivity to the MR imaging examination of patients with traumatic brain injury.  (+info)

Traumatic axonal injury induces calcium influx modulated by tetrodotoxin-sensitive sodium channels. (4/95)

Diffuse axonal injury (DAI) is one of the most common and important pathologies resulting from the mechanical deformation of the brain during trauma. It has been hypothesized that calcium influx into axons plays a major role in the pathophysiology of DAI. However, there is little direct evidence to support this hypothesis, and mechanisms of potential calcium entry have not been explored. In the present study, we used an in vitro model of axonal stretch injury to evaluate the extent and modulation of calcium entry after trauma. Using a calcium-sensitive dye, we observed a dramatic increase in intra-axonal calcium levels immediately after injury. Axonal injury in a calcium-free extracellular solution resulted in no change in calcium concentration, suggesting an extracellular source for the increased post-traumatic calcium levels. We also found that the post-traumatic change in intra-axonal calcium was completely abolished by the application of the sodium channel blocker tetrodotoxin or by replacement of sodium with N-methyl-d-glucamine. In addition, application of the voltage-gated calcium channel (VGCC) blocker omega-conotoxin MVIIC attenuated the post-traumatic increase in calcium. Furthermore, blockade of the Na(+)-Ca(2+) exchanger with bepridil modestly reduced the calcium influx after injury. In contrast to previously proposed mechanisms of calcium entry after axonal trauma, we found no evidence of calcium entry through mechanically produced pores (mechanoporation). Rather, our results suggest that traumatic deformation of axons induces abnormal sodium influx through mechanically sensitive Na(+) channels, which subsequently triggers an increase in intra-axonal calcium via the opening of VGCCs and reversal of the Na(+)-Ca(2+) exchanger.  (+info)

Neuropathology of inflicted head injury in children. I. Patterns of brain damage. (5/95)

Fifty-three cases of non-accidental head injury in children were subjected to detailed neuropathological study, which included immunocytochemistry for microscopic damage. Clinical details were available for all the cases. There were 37 infants, age at head injury ranging from 20 days to 9 months, and 16 children (range 13 months to 8 years). The most common injuries were skull fractures (36% of cases), acute subdural bleeding (72%) and retinal haemorrhages (71%); the most usual cause of death was raised intracranial pressure secondary to brain swelling (82%). On microscopy, severe hypoxic brain damage was present in 77% of cases. While vascular axonal damage was found in 21 out of 53 cases, diffuse traumatic axonal injury was present in only three. Eleven additional cases, all of them infants, showed evidence of localized axonal injury to the craniocervical junction or the cervical cord. When the data were analysed by median age at head injury, statistically significant patterns of age-related damage emerged. Our study shows that infants of 2-3 months typically present with a history of apnoea or other breathing abnormalities, show axonal damage at the craniocervical junction, and tend also to have a skull fracture, a thin film of subdural haemorrhage, but lack extracranial injury. Children over 1 year are more likely to suffer severe extracranial, particularly abdominal, injuries. They tend to have larger subdural haemorrhages, and where traumatic axonal injury is present, show patterns of hemispheric white matter damage more akin to those reported in adults. Diffuse axonal injury is an uncommon sequel of inflicted head injury in children.  (+info)

Neuropathology of inflicted head injury in children. II. Microscopic brain injury in infants. (6/95)

There are very few reports in the literature dealing with the neuropathology of infant head injury, and the question of whether diffuse traumatic brain damage [diffuse axonal injury (DAI)] occurs in such children has not yet been reliably established by detailed neuropathological studies. We report the findings in the brains of a series of 37 infants aged 9 months or less, all of whom died from inflicted head injuries, and 14 control infants who died of other causes. Axonal damage was identified using immunohistochemistry for beta-amyloid precursor protein. Full clinical details were available for each case, the most constant of which in the study cohort was an episode of significant apnoea at presentation, found to have been recorded in 75% of cases. Global hypoxic damage was the most common histological finding. Widespread axonal damage, interpreted as vascular, was present in 13 cases, but widespread traumatic axonal injury was found in only two children, both of whom had severe head injuries with multiple skull fractures. Epidural cervical haemorrhage and focal axonal damage to the brainstem and the spinal nerve roots, found in 11 cases but not in controls, indicate that the craniocervical junction is vulnerable in infant head injury, the neuropathology being that of stretch injury from cervical hyperextension/flexion. Damage to this region could account for the observed apnoea, which could in turn lead to hypoxic damage and brain swelling. The observation that the predominant histological abnormality in cases of inflicted head injury in the very young is diffuse hypoxic brain damage, not DAI, can be explained in one of two ways: either the unmyelinated axon of the immature cerebral hemispheres is relatively resistant to traumatic damage, or in shaking-type injuries the brain is not exposed to the forces necessary to produce DAI.  (+info)

The structural basis of moderate disability after traumatic brain damage. (7/95)

The objective was to discover the nature of brain damage in survivors of head injury who are left with moderate disability. Macroscopic and microscopic examination was carried out on the brains of 20 persons who had died long after a head injury that had been treated in a neurosurgical unit. All had become independent but had various disabilities (moderate disability on the Glasgow outcome scale) Most deaths had been sudden, which had led to their referral from forensic pathologists. Post-traumatic epilepsy was a feature in 75%. An intracranial haematoma had been evacuated in 75%, and in 11 of the 15 with epilepsy. Diffuse axonal injury was found in six patients, five of the mildest type (grade 1) and one of grade 2. No patient had diffuse thalamic damage but one had a small focal ischaemic lesion in the thalamus. No patient had severe ischaemic brain damage, but three had moderate lesions which were bilateral in only one. No patient had severe cortical contusions. In conclusion, the dominant lesion was focal damage from an evacuated intracranial haematoma. Severe diffuse damage was not found, with diffuse axonal injury only mild and thalamic damage in only one patient.  (+info)

Apoptotic change and NOS activity in the experimental animal diffuse axonal injury model. (8/95)

Although nitric oxide (NO) plays an important role in the pathophysiological process of cerebral ischemia or severe traumatic brain injury, its contribution to the pathogenesis of moderate diffuse axonal injury (mDAI) remains to be clarified. The alterations in nitric oxide synthase (NOS) activity and the histopathological response after mDAI was investigated. Forty anesthetized Sprague-Dawley adult rats were injured with a Marmarou's weight-drop device through a Plexiglas guide tube. These rats were divided into 8 groups (control, 1 hr, 2 hr, 3 hr, 6 hr, 12 hr, 24 hr, 48 hr after trauma). The temporal pattern of apoptosis in the adult rat brain after mDAI was characterized using TUNEL histochemistry. In addition, the cDNA for NOS activity was amplified using RT-PCR. The PCR products were electrophoresed on a 2% agarose gel. eNOS activity was not detected, but nNOS activity was expressed after 3 hr and continuously 48 hr after impact, which was approximately double that of the control group at 12 and 24 hr. Subsequently, there was a decrease in activity after 48 hr. The iNOS activity increased dramatically after 12 hr and was constant for a further 12 hr followed by a dramatic decrease below the level of the control group. Significant apoptotic changes occurred 12 and 24 hr. after insult. nNOS and iNOS activity were affected after moderate diffuse axonal injury in a time-dependent manner and there was a close relation between the apoptotic changes and NOS activity. Although the nNOS activity was expressed early, its activity was not stronger than iNOS, which was expressed later.  (+info)

Diffuse axonal injury (DAI) is a type of traumatic brain injury that occurs when there is extensive damage to the nerve fibers (axons) in the brain. It is often caused by rapid acceleration or deceleration forces, such as those experienced during motor vehicle accidents or falls. In DAI, the axons are stretched and damaged, leading to disruption of communication between different parts of the brain. This can result in a wide range of symptoms, including cognitive impairment, loss of consciousness, and motor dysfunction. DAI is often difficult to diagnose and can have long-term consequences, making it an important area of study in traumatic brain injury research.

A traumatic cerebral hemorrhage is a type of brain injury that results from a trauma or external force to the head, which causes bleeding in the brain. This condition is also known as an intracranial hemorrhage or epidural or subdural hematoma, depending on the location and extent of the bleeding.

The trauma can cause blood vessels in the brain to rupture, leading to the accumulation of blood in the skull and increased pressure on the brain. This can result in various symptoms such as headache, confusion, seizures, vomiting, weakness or numbness in the limbs, loss of consciousness, and even death if not treated promptly.

Traumatic cerebral hemorrhage is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention and treatment. Treatment options may include surgery to relieve pressure on the brain, medication to control seizures and reduce swelling, and rehabilitation to help with recovery. The prognosis for traumatic cerebral hemorrhage depends on various factors such as the severity of the injury, location of the bleeding, age and overall health of the patient, and timeliness of treatment.

A brain injury is defined as damage to the brain that occurs following an external force or trauma, such as a blow to the head, a fall, or a motor vehicle accident. Brain injuries can also result from internal conditions, such as lack of oxygen or a stroke. There are two main types of brain injuries: traumatic and acquired.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by an external force that results in the brain moving within the skull or the skull being fractured. Mild TBIs may result in temporary symptoms such as headaches, confusion, and memory loss, while severe TBIs can cause long-term complications, including physical, cognitive, and emotional impairments.

Acquired brain injury (ABI) is any injury to the brain that occurs after birth and is not hereditary, congenital, or degenerative. ABIs are often caused by medical conditions such as strokes, tumors, anoxia (lack of oxygen), or infections.

Both TBIs and ABIs can range from mild to severe and may result in a variety of physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms that can impact a person's ability to perform daily activities and function independently. Treatment for brain injuries typically involves a multidisciplinary approach, including medical management, rehabilitation, and supportive care.

A chronic brain injury, also known as a traumatic brain injury (TBI), is an injury to the brain that results in long-term or permanent impairment. It is caused by a significant blow to the head or body, or by a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal functioning of the brain.

Chronic brain injuries can result in a wide range of physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms, including:

* Persistent headaches or migraines
* Difficulty with memory, concentration, and decision-making
* Changes in mood, such as depression, anxiety, or irritability
* Difficulty with communication, including speaking and understanding language
* Sensory problems, such as vision or hearing loss
* Seizures
* Balance and coordination problems
* Weakness or paralysis on one side of the body

These symptoms can vary in severity and may not be immediately apparent following the initial injury. In some cases, they may not become apparent until days, weeks, or even months after the injury.

Chronic brain injuries are often classified as mild, moderate, or severe based on the level of consciousness loss and the presence of other neurological deficits. Mild TBIs, also known as concussions, may not cause long-term impairment, while moderate to severe TBIs can result in significant disability and require ongoing rehabilitation and support.

Treatment for chronic brain injuries typically involves a multidisciplinary approach that includes medical management of symptoms, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and counseling or psychotherapy. In some cases, surgery may be necessary to address structural damage to the brain.

A brain concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that is typically caused by a blow to the head or a violent shaking of the head and body. A concussion can also occur from a fall or accident that causes the head to suddenly jerk forward or backward.

The impact or forceful movement causes the brain to move back and forth inside the skull, which can result in stretching and damaging of brain cells, as well as disrupting the normal functioning of the brain. Concussions can range from mild to severe and may cause a variety of symptoms, including:

* Headache or a feeling of pressure in the head
* Temporary loss of consciousness
* Confusion or fogginess
* Amnesia surrounding the traumatic event
* Dizziness or "seeing stars"
* Ringing in the ears
* Nausea or vomiting
* Slurred speech
* Fatigue

In some cases, concussions may also cause more serious symptoms, such as seizures, difficulty walking, loss of balance, and changes in behavior or mood. It is important to seek medical attention immediately if you suspect that you or someone else has a brain concussion. A healthcare professional can evaluate the severity of the injury and provide appropriate treatment and follow-up care.

The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is a standardized tool used by healthcare professionals to assess the level of consciousness and neurological response in a person who has suffered a brain injury or illness. It evaluates three aspects of a patient's responsiveness: eye opening, verbal response, and motor response. The scores from these three categories are then added together to provide an overall GCS score, which can range from 3 (indicating deep unconsciousness) to 15 (indicating a normal level of consciousness). This scale helps medical professionals to quickly and consistently communicate the severity of a patient's condition and monitor their progress over time.

A closed head injury is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that occurs when there is no penetration or breakage of the skull. The brain is encased in the skull and protected by cerebrospinal fluid, but when the head experiences a sudden impact or jolt, the brain can move back and forth within the skull, causing it to bruise, tear blood vessels, or even cause nerve damage. This type of injury can result from various incidents such as car accidents, sports injuries, falls, or any other event that causes the head to suddenly stop or change direction quickly.

Closed head injuries can range from mild (concussion) to severe (diffuse axonal injury, epidural hematoma, subdural hematoma), and symptoms may not always be immediately apparent. They can include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, confusion, memory loss, difficulty concentrating, mood changes, sleep disturbances, and in severe cases, loss of consciousness, seizures, or even coma. It is essential to seek medical attention immediately if you suspect a closed head injury, as prompt diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve the outcome.

Craniocerebral trauma, also known as traumatic brain injury (TBI), is a type of injury that occurs to the head and brain. It can result from a variety of causes, including motor vehicle accidents, falls, sports injuries, violence, or other types of trauma. Craniocerebral trauma can range in severity from mild concussions to severe injuries that cause permanent disability or death.

The injury typically occurs when there is a sudden impact to the head, causing the brain to move within the skull and collide with the inside of the skull. This can result in bruising, bleeding, swelling, or tearing of brain tissue, as well as damage to blood vessels and nerves. In severe cases, the skull may be fractured or penetrated, leading to direct injury to the brain.

Symptoms of craniocerebral trauma can vary widely depending on the severity and location of the injury. They may include headache, dizziness, confusion, memory loss, difficulty speaking or understanding speech, changes in vision or hearing, weakness or numbness in the limbs, balance problems, and behavioral or emotional changes. In severe cases, the person may lose consciousness or fall into a coma.

Treatment for craniocerebral trauma depends on the severity of the injury. Mild injuries may be treated with rest, pain medication, and close monitoring, while more severe injuries may require surgery, intensive care, and rehabilitation. Prevention is key to reducing the incidence of craniocerebral trauma, including measures such as wearing seat belts and helmets, preventing falls, and avoiding violent situations.

An axon is a long, slender extension of a neuron (a type of nerve cell) that conducts electrical impulses (nerve impulses) away from the cell body to target cells, such as other neurons or muscle cells. Axons can vary in length from a few micrometers to over a meter long and are typically surrounded by a myelin sheath, which helps to insulate and protect the axon and allows for faster transmission of nerve impulses.

Axons play a critical role in the functioning of the nervous system, as they provide the means by which neurons communicate with one another and with other cells in the body. Damage to axons can result in serious neurological problems, such as those seen in spinal cord injuries or neurodegenerative diseases like multiple sclerosis.

The corpus callosum is the largest collection of white matter in the brain, consisting of approximately 200 million nerve fibers. It is a broad, flat band of tissue that connects the two hemispheres of the brain, allowing them to communicate and coordinate information processing. The corpus callosum plays a crucial role in integrating sensory, motor, and cognitive functions between the two sides of the brain. Damage to the corpus callosum can result in various neurological symptoms, including difficulties with movement, speech, memory, and social behavior.

A skull fracture is a break in one or more of the bones that form the skull. It can occur from a direct blow to the head, penetrating injuries like gunshot wounds, or from strong rotational forces during an accident. There are several types of skull fractures, including:

1. Linear Skull Fracture: This is the most common type, where there's a simple break in the bone without any splintering, depression, or displacement. It often doesn't require treatment unless it's near a sensitive area like an eye or ear.

2. Depressed Skull Fracture: In this type, a piece of the skull is pushed inward toward the brain. Surgery may be needed to relieve pressure on the brain and repair the fracture.

3. Diastatic Skull Fracture: This occurs along the suture lines (the fibrous joints between the skull bones) that haven't fused yet, often seen in infants and young children.

4. Basilar Skull Fracture: This involves fractures at the base of the skull. It can be serious due to potential injury to the cranial nerves and blood vessels located in this area.

5. Comminuted Skull Fracture: In this severe type, the bone is shattered into many pieces. These fractures usually require extensive surgical repair.

Symptoms of a skull fracture can include pain, swelling, bruising, bleeding (if there's an open wound), and in some cases, clear fluid draining from the ears or nose (cerebrospinal fluid leak). Severe fractures may cause brain injury, leading to symptoms like confusion, loss of consciousness, seizures, or neurological deficits. Immediate medical attention is necessary for any suspected skull fracture.

The Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS) is a widely used clinical measurement for assessing the outcome and recovery of patients who have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or other neurological disorders. It was first introduced in 1975 by Graham Jennett and colleagues at the University of Glasgow.

The GOS classifies the overall functional ability and independence of a patient into one of the following five hierarchical categories:

1. **Death:** The patient has died due to the injury or its complications.
2. **Vegetative State (VS):** The patient is unaware of their surroundings, shows no meaningful response to stimuli, and has minimal or absent brainstem reflexes. They may have sleep-wake cycles but lack higher cognitive functions.
3. **Severe Disability (SD):** The patient demonstrates considerable disability in their daily life, requiring assistance with personal care and activities. They might have cognitive impairments, communication difficulties, or physical disabilities that limit their independence.
4. **Moderate Disability (MD):** The patient has some disability but can live independently, manage their own affairs, and return to work in a sheltered environment. They may exhibit minor neurological or psychological deficits.
5. **Good Recovery (GR):** The patient has resumed normal life with minimal or no residual neurological or psychological deficits. They might have some minor problems with memory, concentration, or organizational skills but can perform their daily activities without assistance.

The Glasgow Outcome Scale-Extended (GOS-E) is an updated and more detailed version of the GOS, which further breaks down the original five categories into eight subcategories for a more nuanced assessment of patient outcomes.

Chronic brain damage is a condition characterized by long-term, persistent injury to the brain that results in cognitive, physical, and behavioral impairments. It can be caused by various factors such as trauma, hypoxia (lack of oxygen), infection, toxic exposure, or degenerative diseases. The effects of chronic brain damage may not be immediately apparent and can worsen over time, leading to significant disability and reduced quality of life.

The symptoms of chronic brain damage can vary widely depending on the severity and location of the injury. They may include:

* Cognitive impairments such as memory loss, difficulty concentrating, trouble with problem-solving and decision-making, and decreased learning ability
* Motor impairments such as weakness, tremors, poor coordination, and balance problems
* Sensory impairments such as hearing or vision loss, numbness, tingling, or altered sense of touch
* Speech and language difficulties such as aphasia (problems with understanding or producing speech) or dysarthria (slurred or slow speech)
* Behavioral changes such as irritability, mood swings, depression, anxiety, and personality changes

Chronic brain damage can be diagnosed through a combination of medical history, physical examination, neurological evaluation, and imaging studies such as MRI or CT scans. Treatment typically focuses on managing symptoms and maximizing function through rehabilitation therapies such as occupational therapy, speech therapy, and physical therapy. In some cases, medication or surgery may be necessary to address specific symptoms or underlying causes of the brain damage.

Nonpenetrating wounds are a type of trauma or injury to the body that do not involve a break in the skin or underlying tissues. These wounds can result from blunt force trauma, such as being struck by an object or falling onto a hard surface. They can also result from crushing injuries, where significant force is applied to a body part, causing damage to internal structures without breaking the skin.

Nonpenetrating wounds can cause a range of injuries, including bruising, swelling, and damage to internal organs, muscles, bones, and other tissues. The severity of the injury depends on the force of the trauma, the location of the impact, and the individual's overall health and age.

While nonpenetrating wounds may not involve a break in the skin, they can still be serious and require medical attention. If you have experienced blunt force trauma or suspect a nonpenetrating wound, it is important to seek medical care to assess the extent of the injury and receive appropriate treatment.

Medical Definition:

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive diagnostic imaging technique that uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed cross-sectional or three-dimensional images of the internal structures of the body. The patient lies within a large, cylindrical magnet, and the scanner detects changes in the direction of the magnetic field caused by protons in the body. These changes are then converted into detailed images that help medical professionals to diagnose and monitor various medical conditions, such as tumors, injuries, or diseases affecting the brain, spinal cord, heart, blood vessels, joints, and other internal organs. MRI does not use radiation like computed tomography (CT) scans.

The brain is the central organ of the nervous system, responsible for receiving and processing sensory information, regulating vital functions, and controlling behavior, movement, and cognition. It is divided into several distinct regions, each with specific functions:

1. Cerebrum: The largest part of the brain, responsible for higher cognitive functions such as thinking, learning, memory, language, and perception. It is divided into two hemispheres, each controlling the opposite side of the body.
2. Cerebellum: Located at the back of the brain, it is responsible for coordinating muscle movements, maintaining balance, and fine-tuning motor skills.
3. Brainstem: Connects the cerebrum and cerebellum to the spinal cord, controlling vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure. It also serves as a relay center for sensory information and motor commands between the brain and the rest of the body.
4. Diencephalon: A region that includes the thalamus (a major sensory relay station) and hypothalamus (regulates hormones, temperature, hunger, thirst, and sleep).
5. Limbic system: A group of structures involved in emotional processing, memory formation, and motivation, including the hippocampus, amygdala, and cingulate gyrus.

The brain is composed of billions of interconnected neurons that communicate through electrical and chemical signals. It is protected by the skull and surrounded by three layers of membranes called meninges, as well as cerebrospinal fluid that provides cushioning and nutrients.

A wound is a type of injury that occurs when the skin or other tissues are cut, pierced, torn, or otherwise broken. Wounds can be caused by a variety of factors, including accidents, violence, surgery, or certain medical conditions. There are several different types of wounds, including:

* Incisions: These are cuts that are made deliberately, often during surgery. They are usually straight and clean.
* Lacerations: These are tears in the skin or other tissues. They can be irregular and jagged.
* Abrasions: These occur when the top layer of skin is scraped off. They may look like a bruise or a scab.
* Punctures: These are wounds that are caused by sharp objects, such as needles or knives. They are usually small and deep.
* Avulsions: These occur when tissue is forcibly torn away from the body. They can be very serious and require immediate medical attention.

Injuries refer to any harm or damage to the body, including wounds. Injuries can range from minor scrapes and bruises to more severe injuries such as fractures, dislocations, and head trauma. It is important to seek medical attention for any injury that is causing significant pain, swelling, or bleeding, or if there is a suspected bone fracture or head injury.

In general, wounds and injuries should be cleaned and covered with a sterile bandage to prevent infection. Depending on the severity of the wound or injury, additional medical treatment may be necessary. This may include stitches for deep cuts, immobilization for broken bones, or surgery for more serious injuries. It is important to follow your healthcare provider's instructions carefully to ensure proper healing and to prevent complications.

A nerve crush injury is a type of peripheral nerve injury that occurs when there is excessive pressure or compression applied to a nerve, causing it to become damaged or dysfunctional. This can happen due to various reasons such as trauma from accidents, surgical errors, or prolonged pressure on the nerve from tight casts, clothing, or positions.

The compression disrupts the normal functioning of the nerve, leading to symptoms such as numbness, tingling, weakness, or pain in the affected area. In severe cases, a nerve crush injury can cause permanent damage to the nerve, leading to long-term disability or loss of function. Treatment for nerve crush injuries typically involves relieving the pressure on the nerve, providing supportive care, and in some cases, surgical intervention may be necessary to repair the damaged nerve.

Optic nerve injuries refer to damages or trauma inflicted on the optic nerve, which is a crucial component of the visual system. The optic nerve transmits visual information from the retina to the brain, enabling us to see. Injuries to the optic nerve can result in various visual impairments, including partial or complete vision loss, decreased visual acuity, changes in color perception, and reduced field of view.

These injuries may occur due to several reasons, such as:

1. Direct trauma to the eye or head
2. Increased pressure inside the eye (glaucoma)
3. Optic neuritis, an inflammation of the optic nerve
4. Ischemia, or insufficient blood supply to the optic nerve
5. Compression from tumors or other space-occupying lesions
6. Intrinsic degenerative conditions affecting the optic nerve
7. Toxic exposure to certain chemicals or medications

Optic nerve injuries are diagnosed through a comprehensive eye examination, including visual acuity testing, slit-lamp examination, dilated fundus exam, and additional diagnostic tests like optical coherence tomography (OCT) and visual field testing. Treatment options vary depending on the cause and severity of the injury but may include medications, surgery, or vision rehabilitation.

Axotomy is a medical term that refers to the surgical cutting or severing of an axon, which is the long, slender projection of a neuron (nerve cell) that conducts electrical impulses away from the cell body and toward other cells. Axons are a critical component of the nervous system, allowing for communication between different parts of the body.

Axotomy is often used in research settings to study the effects of axonal injury on neuronal function and regeneration. This procedure can provide valuable insights into the mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative disorders and potential therapies for nerve injuries. However, it is important to note that axotomy can also have significant consequences for the affected neuron, including changes in gene expression, metabolism, and overall survival.

Adams JH (March 1982). "Diffuse axonal injury in non-missile head injury". Injury. 13 (5): 444-5. doi:10.1016/0020-1383(82) ... Diffuse axonal injury (DAI) is a brain injury in which scattered lesions occur over a widespread area in white matter tracts as ... Diffuse injury has more microscopic injury than macroscopic injury and is difficult to detect with CT and MRI, but its presence ... wherein the burden of injury increases from mild to severe. Concussion may be a milder type of diffuse axonal injury. DAI is ...
Types of injuries considered diffuse include edema (swelling), concussion and diffuse axonal injury, which is widespread damage ... It is more useful than CT for detecting injury characteristics such as diffuse axonal injury in the longer term. However, MRI ... Diffuse axonal injury may be associated with coma when severe, and poor outcome. Following the acute stage, prognosis is ... ISBN 978-0-7817-6135-2. Smith DH, Meaney DF, Shull WH (2003). "Diffuse axonal injury in head trauma". The Journal of Head ...
They also provided a medical update, confirming that the injury suffered was a diffuse axonal injury and that Bianchi was in a ... "F1 driver Jules Bianchi's diffuse axonal injury explained". Express. 7 October 2014. Archived from the original on 18 December ... suffering a diffuse axonal injury. He underwent emergency surgery and was placed into an induced coma, and remained comatose ... His death made him the first Formula One driver to be killed by injuries sustained during a Grand Prix since Ayrton Senna in ...
Two MRIs revealed a diffuse axonal injury (DAI). After 7 months, Landon was moved to Craig Hospital in Denver. On April 30, ...
His family later reported that he had a diffuse axonal injury, a traumatic brain injury common in vehicle accidents involving ... "Jules Bianchi crash details: what is diffuse axonal injury?". The Week. 8 October 2014. Archived from the original on 10 ... The FIA then said that CT scans indicated that Bianchi sustained a "severe head injury" in the crash, and would be admitted to ... Bianchi died four days later, aged 25, thus becoming the first Formula One driver to be killed by injuries sustained during a ...
It is often due to diffuse axonal injury and demyelination. There may be peripheral and central symptoms, such as reduced ... Difficulty in auditory processing is a complication of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). mTBI patients have reduced ... Colucci DA (2015). "Mild Traumatic Brain Injury". The Hearing Journal. 68 (8): 38. doi:10.1097/01.HJ.0000470893.76070.50. ISSN ... Keatley MA, Whittemore LL (2009-11-20). "Recovering from Mild Traumatic Brain Injury". BrainLine. WETA-TV. Retrieved 2021-04-01 ...
Ketogenic diets are shown to alleviate diffuse axonal injury (DAI). This was tested using rats being fed a standard diet in ... "Ketogenic diet protects myelin and axons in diffuse axonal injury". Nutritional Neuroscience. 25 (7): 1534-1547. doi:10.1080/ ... The marker that was used to determine axonal injury in this study was amyloid precursor protein (APP). Rats that were fed a ...
... as opposed to diffuse injuries, which occur over a more widespread area. Diffuse axonal injury is the most prevalent pathology ... Diffuse axonal injury is a key pathology in concussive brain injury. The visual system may be affected. Contrecoup contusions ... can cause diffuse axonal injury. In some circumstances, concussive injury can cause microvascular disruption, hemorrhage, or ... In head injury, a coup injury occurs under the site of impact with an object, and a contrecoup injury occurs on the side ...
diffuse axonal injury - These injuries are frequently seen in car accidents and cause permanent damage to the brain. Severe ... Cerebral contusion Concussion Diffuse axonal injury Intracranial hemorrhage Traumatic brain injury Ibrahim, Nicole G.; Ralston ... Closed-head injury is a type of traumatic brain injury in which the skull and dura mater remain intact. Closed-head injuries ... "signature injury" of Operation Iraqi Freedom Closed-head injuries can range from mild injuries to debilitating traumatic brain ...
Eric Medlen, 33, American NHRA driver, diffuse axonal injury from car accident. Chase Nielsen, 90, American Air Force officer, ... "Medlen succumbs to injuries suffered in recent testing accident". National Hot Rod Association. March 23, 2007. Archived from ... Bill Stevenson, 55, Canadian football player, injuries from a fall. Shimon Tzabar, 81, Israeli artist, author, poet and former ...
Her dissertation, Biomechanics of traumatic coma in the primate, considered diffuse axonal injury. After completing her PhD, ... Here she led the Injury Biomechanics lab, focussing on lung injury and head injury. The lung research studied lung function in ... Her head injury research integrated animal models, computational models, patient data and mechanical properties in order to ... The same year she was also elected to the National Academy of Medicine for identifying how and why injuries occur in children's ...
"Focal brain glucose hypometabolism in patients with neuropsychologic deficits after diffuse axonal injury". AJNR. American ... After traumatic brain injury (TBI), abnormalities have been shown in the PCC. Often, head injuries produce widespread axonal ... The reduced metabolism in the PCC is typically one part in a diffuse pattern of metabolic dysfunction in the brain that ... "Salience network integrity predicts default mode network function after traumatic brain injury". Proceedings of the National ...
In certain types of brain injury such as diffuse axonal injury, spectrin is irreversibly cleaved by the proteolytic enzyme ... "Biomarkers associated with diffuse traumatic axonal injury: exploring pathogenesis, early diagnosis, and prognosis". J. Trauma ... "Cytochrome c release and caspase activation in traumatic axonal injury". J. Neurosci. 20 (8): 2825-34. doi:10.1523/JNEUROSCI.20 ... 1998). "Ca2+-dependent mechanisms of cell injury in cultured cortical neurons". Neuroscience. 86 (4): 1133-1144. doi:10.1016/ ...
... these forces are common in diffuse injuries such as concussion and diffuse axonal injury. The term "diffuse" has been called a ... with multiple locations of injury. Diffuse injuries include the following: Diffuse axonal injury is widespread damage to the ... Focal and diffuse brain injury are ways to classify brain injury: focal injury occurs in a specific location, while diffuse ... Vascular injury usually causes death shortly after an injury. Although it is a diffuse type of brain injury itself, diffuse ...
Diffuse axonal injury Neurectomy Neurosurgery Wallerian degeneration "Online Medical Dictionary" Rubinsztein DC et al. (2005) ... A traumatic brain injury is defined as a blunt non-missile penetrating or missile injury to the head. It has been shown that ... that the demyelination in multiple sclerosis lesions leads to axonal transection and ultimately axonal degeneration. This axon ... Upon injury of a peripheral axon, the entire neuron immediately reacts in order to regenerate the axon. This reaction requires ...
He also suffered severe head trauma, which was subsequently diagnosed as diffuse axonal injury. Muller remained hospitalized ...
Beadman suffered a diffuse axonal brain injury and a broken cheekbone from the fall. He underwent rehabilitation for his injury ... In February 2012 Beadman suffered a serious head injury at Sha Tin Racecourse. Beadman fell when a horse broke both of its legs ... As a result of the injuries sustained in the barrier trial fall in Hong Kong, Beadman announced his retirement from race riding ...
... in both diffuse axonal injury and focal brain injury. Despite numerous studies, there is no widely accepted time-frame in which ... "Facial emotion recognition in patients with focal and diffuse axonal injury". Brain Injury. 31 (5): 624-630. doi:10.1080/ ... The study of prosopagnosia (an impairment in recognizing faces that is usually caused by brain injury) has been particularly ... Mattson AJ; Levin HS; Grafman J (February 2000). "A case of prosopagnosia following moderate closed head injury with left ...
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Such microhemorrhages are frequently associated with diffuse axonal injury and located near the grey-white matter junction. ... brainstem injuries, and white matter axonal injuries. If CT scan shows normal findings, but the subject has persistent ... Arterial injuries results in more rapidly growing hematoma when compared to venous injuries. At the pterion region, middle ... Clinical features depend on the site of injury and severity of injury. Patients may have a history of loss of consciousness but ...
When associated with diffuse axonal injury, the corpus callosum and the brain stem are common locations for laceration. ... The injury is similar to a cerebral contusion; however, according to their respective definitions, the pia-arachnoid membranes ... A cerebral laceration is a type of traumatic brain injury that occurs when the tissue of the brain is mechanically cut or torn ... Lacerations require greater physical force to cause than contusions, but the two types of injury are grouped together in the ...
2010). The pathophysiology of prospective memory failure after diffuse axonal injury - Lesion symptom analysis using diffusion ... Brain Injury, 22(9), 697-704. Burgess, P.W., Veitch, E., de Lacy Costello, A., & Shallice, T. (2000). The cognitive and ... Brain Injury, 18(4), 391-401. Titov, N., & Knight, R.G. (2001). A video-based procedure for the assessment of prospective ... Predictors of prospective memory in adults with traumatic brain injury. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society ...
Bruising may cause widespread damage to the nerve tracts that can lead to a condition of diffuse axonal injury. A fractured ... Injury to the brain can manifest in many ways. Traumatic brain injury, for example received in contact sport, after a fall, or ... In addition to the site of injury, the opposite side of the brain may be affected, termed a contrecoup injury. Longer-term ... A stroke is a decrease in blood supply to an area of the brain causing cell death and brain injury. This can lead to a wide ...
MRI is able to better detect smaller injuries, detect damage within the brain, diffuse axonal injury, injuries to the brainstem ... A head injury is any injury that results in trauma to the skull or brain. The terms traumatic brain injury and head injury are ... "TBI , Traumatic Brain Injury , Traumatic Brain Injury Resources , Brain Injury Support , Brain Injury Information". www. ... Focal and diffuse brain injury, Primary and secondary brain injury). In children with uncomplicated minor head injuries the ...
Following a cycling accident during training on 1 October 2022, Peasgood suffered a diffuse axonal injury and remains in ... Peasgood suffered a traumatic injury to his left leg when he was two years old, which led to him undergoing several ... Peasgood's mother has completed ten consecutive London Marathons and his father got into triathlon following a running injury. ...
The rotational accelerations that arise in bicycle accidents can be large enough to cause concussions, diffuse axonal injury ... "Fit of bicycle safety helmets and risk of head injuries in children". Injury Prevention. 5 (3): 194-97. doi:10.1136/ip.5.3.194 ... "overwhelming evidence in support of helmets for preventing head injury and fatal injury". A 2012 re-analysis, by Elvik, ... UK figures show that it takes at least 8,000 years of average cycling to produce one clinically severe head injury and 22,000 ...
... and rotational acceleration produce focal lesions but that only rotational acceleration produced diffuse axonal injury. When ... Ommaya's models and work in traumatic injury were foundational to the biomechanics of traumatic brain injury. This work allowed ... 2008 Injury in America Ommaya film credit CDC National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Neurological Surgery at the ... As part of this effort Ommaya commissioned the IOM report Injury in America. The report called for the creation of the CDC ...
Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI) has been found to occur when strain exceeds 10%, and strain rates exceed 10 meters per second. Once ... Traumatic brain injury modeling replicates aspects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a method to better understand what ... "Injury Prevention and Control: Traumatic Brain Injury (2012)". Retrieved November 19, 2013. Shoemaker JT. "in vivo TBI Modeling ... "A review of pharmacological treatments used in experimental models of traumatic brain injury". Brain Injury. 21 (3): 259-74. ...
Concussion is considered a mild form of diffuse axonal injury. Axonal injury can also cause central chromatolysis. The ... Axonal varicosities are also the hallmark of traumatic brain injuries. Axonal damage is usually to the axon cytoskeleton ... brain injury can result in widespread lesions to nerve tracts damaging the axons in a condition known as diffuse axonal injury ... It has been shown in studies on the rat that axonal damage from a single mild traumatic brain injury, can leave a ...
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Adams JH (March 1982). "Diffuse axonal injury in non-missile head injury". Injury. 13 (5): 444-5. doi:10.1016/0020-1383(82) ... Diffuse axonal injury (DAI) is a brain injury in which scattered lesions occur over a widespread area in white matter tracts as ... Diffuse injury has more microscopic injury than macroscopic injury and is difficult to detect with CT and MRI, but its presence ... wherein the burden of injury increases from mild to severe. Concussion may be a milder type of diffuse axonal injury. DAI is ...
... is a frequent result of traumatic acceleration/deceleration or rotational injuries and a frequent cause of persistent ... encoded search term (Diffuse Axonal Injury Imaging and Diagnosis) and Diffuse Axonal Injury Imaging and Diagnosis What to Read ... Clinical studies on diffuse axonal injury in patients with severe closed head injury. Chin Med J (Engl). 1998 Jan. 111(1):59-62 ... Diffuse axonal injury (DAI) is a frequent result of traumatic acceleration/deceleration or rotational injuries and a frequent ...
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  • Concussion may be a milder type of diffuse axonal injury. (wikipedia.org)
  • Technically, a concussion is a short loss of consciousness in response to a head injury, but in common language the term has come to mean any minor injury to the head or brain. (trialimage.com)
  • See Pediatric Concussion and Other Traumatic Brain Injuries , a Critical Images slideshow, to help identify the signs and symptoms of TBI, determine the type and severity of injury, and initiate appropriate treatment. (medscape.com)
  • The least severe and most common type of TBI is termed a concussion, which is technically defined as a brief loss of consciousness after a head injury without any physical evidence of damage on an imaging study such as a CT or MRI scan. (encyclopedia.com)
  • In common parlance, concussion may refer to any minor injury to the head or brain. (encyclopedia.com)
  • From 2001 to 2012, the rate of ED visits for sports and recreation-related injuries with a diagnosis of concussion or TBI, alone or in combination with other injuries, more than doubled among children (age 19 or younger). (brainline.org)
  • 1999). Facts about concussion and brain injury . (springer.com)
  • Some examples of traumatic brain injuries include a concussion and diffuse axonal injury. (paulsonandnace.com)
  • There is evidence that helmet use reduces head injury risk in skiing, snowboarding and bicycling, but the effect on concussion risk is inconclusive. (bmj.com)
  • Concussion, defined as a "complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain, induced by traumatic biomechanical forces", 1 is one of the most common and potentially dangerous types of injuries sustained in collision sports. (bmj.com)
  • The premise for mandating use was not only to decrease dental injury rates, but also reduce players' risk of concussion. (bmj.com)
  • Head injury tolerance levels at three age categories for cerebral concussion, skull fracture and three grades of diffuse axonal injuries (DAI) are presented. (nih.gov)
  • Noncontrast computed tomography scan of a trauma patient demonstrates multiple petechial hemorrhages (arrows) consistent with diffuse axonal injury. (medscape.com)
  • A higher DAI grade on early MRI was associated with worse 6-month functional outcome and with discharge to inpatient rehabilitation in children with acute moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. (medscape.com)
  • Consequences of TBI can be relatively subtle or completely devastating, related to the severity and mechanism of injury. (encyclopedia.com)
  • We recommend 'reverse engineering' for in-depth reconstruction of the TBI injury mechanism for qualitative diagnoses and reduction of outcome variability. (nih.gov)
  • The mechanism of Jules injury is discussed below in the appropriate section: Deceleration Injuries. (parathyroid.com)
  • Repetitive back-and-forth head rotation from vigorous shaking is purported to be a central mechanism responsible for diffuse white matter injur y, subdural hemorrhage, and retinal hemorrhage in some cases of abusive head trauma (AHT) in young children. (cdc.gov)
  • Due to the microscopic and delicate nature of axonal damage, DAI may pose difficulties in diagnosis and coexisting brain injuries only complicate the diagnostic process. (radiologyupdate.org)
  • Because of the location of these prominences and the position of the brain within the skull, the frontal lobes (behind the forehead) and temporal lobes (underlying the temples) are most susceptible to this type of diffuse damage. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Diffuse Axonal Injury is a potentially severe form of TBI, and is the underlying cause of injury in 50% of TBI patients requiring hospitalization. (trialimage.com)
  • Many people think that the phrase "traumatic brain injury" applies only to severe head trauma that requires hospitalization. (southfloridapersonalinjurylawyers.com)
  • Diffuse Axonal Injury involves massive loss of neuronal function towards the central area of the brain, well away from any areas of direct trauma with the skull. (trialimage.com)
  • Injur y metrics were the occurrence and extent of axonal injur y (AI), extra-axial hemorrhage (EAH), red cell neuronal/axonal change (RCNAC), and ocular injur y (OI). (cdc.gov)
  • The degree of microscopic injury usually is considered to be greater than that seen on diagnostic imaging, and the clinical findings reflect this point. (medscape.com)
  • Severe sudden twisting or torquing of the brain, as occurs in a sudden acceleration/deceleration - whiplash - accident, can stretch, twist, and shear these delicate axonal fibers causing microscopic damage called Diffuse Axonal Injury which often cannot be visualized on CT or MRI scans. (tbilawyers.com)
  • While the majority of severe brain injuries in acceleration-deceleration events result from DAI, other forms of traumatic brain injury such as contusion (bruising of tissues), anoxia (loss of oxygen flow to tissues), intracerebral hemorrhage, and penetrating cerebral trauma may occur at the same time, complicating cognitive deficits and prognosis. (trialimage.com)
  • Cognitive sequelae of diffuse axonal injury. (mpg.de)
  • Interventions for improvement of cognitive problems in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) include electroencephalography biofeedback, also known as neurofeedback. (springer.com)
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a nondegenerative, noncongenital insult to the brain from an external mechanical force, possibly leading to permanent or temporary impairment of cognitive, physical, and psychosocial functions, with an associated diminished or altered state of consciousness. (medscape.com)
  • Many researchers agree that CT scan is not a sensitive technique for the detection of DAI, however, in the acute setting CT may identify life-threatening injuries that may require surgical intervention. (radiologyupdate.org)
  • Head rotation has been hypothesised to be the main cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI) ranging from mild injuries such as concussions to more severe injuries such as acute subdural haematomas and diffuse axonal injuries. (kth.se)
  • BACKGROUND: Long-COVID is characterized by prolonged, diffuse symptoms months after acute COVID-19. (bvsalud.org)
  • Besides mechanical breakage of the axonal cytoskeleton, DAI pathology also includes secondary physiological changes, such as interrupted axonal transport, progressive swellings known as axonal varicosities, and degeneration. (wikipedia.org)
  • Though the processes involved in secondary brain injury are still poorly understood, it is now accepted that stretching of axons during injury causes physical disruption to and proteolytic degradation of the cytoskeleton. (wikipedia.org)
  • Axons are normally elastic, but when rapidly stretched they become brittle, and the axonal cytoskeleton can be broken. (wikipedia.org)
  • Axonal transport continues up to the point of the break in the cytoskeleton, but no further, leading to a buildup of transport products and local swelling at that point. (wikipedia.org)
  • Pathologically, despite primary mechanical breaking of the axonal cytoskeleton, DAI encompasses a spectrum of abnormalities ranging from inflammation, intracellular calcium overload, transport interruption, swelling, and proteolysis through secondary physiological changes [ 2 ] . (researchsquare.com)
  • [ 2 ] Any patient with a closed head injury who experiences extensive loss of consciousness and neurologic deficits warrants neuroimaging. (medscape.com)
  • Diffuse axonal injury typically causes loss of consciousness that lasts for more than 6 hours. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Many researchers now believe that long-term neurological deficits in football players, hockey players, and soccer players who have received multiple concussions is more closely related to diffuse axonal injury, rather than the concussive effects suffered on collision, as the symptom complex and course seen in these individuals is similar to patients involved in MVAs. (trialimage.com)
  • In children 19 years of age and younger, it has been shown there is an increase in concussions and other brain injuries. (stromlaw.com)
  • When an accident happens, it's important to remember that concussions can be considered "invisible injuries. (bwglaw.com)
  • Concussions often involve a mild diffuse axonal injury. (southfloridapersonalinjurylawyers.com)
  • Concussions often have delayed symptoms that might not appear for hours or days after your injury. (southfloridapersonalinjurylawyers.com)
  • Immediate disconnection of axons may be observed in severe brain injury, but the major damage of DAI is delayed secondary axon disconnections, slowly developed over an extended time course. (wikipedia.org)
  • rather, secondary biochemical cascades, which occur in response to the primary injury (which occurs as the result of mechanical forces at the moment of trauma) and take place hours to days after the initial injury, are largely responsible for the damage to axons. (wikipedia.org)
  • Research has shown that another component of the injury comprises the secondary factors (or delayed component), since the axons are injured, secondary swelling occurs, and retraction bulbs form. (medscape.com)
  • In diffuse axonal injury, axons throughout the brain are damaged. (msdmanuals.com)
  • when the axons in the brain are torn as a result of a head injury. (forbessolicitors.co.uk)
  • Often, the term brain injury is used synonymously with head injury, which may not be associated with neurologic deficits. (medscape.com)
  • If a person suffered a blow to the head, experienced penetration of a foreign object, or a baby was shaken, that would be an example of a traumatic brain injury. (paulsonandnace.com)
  • In diffuse axonal injury, he explains, the whole brain is shaken up, creating many little tears in its inner structure. (smh.com.au)
  • Hyperglycemia treatment aggravated neurological impairment and axonal injury, increased cell apoptosis and glial activation, and promoted the release of inflammatory factors, including TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6. (researchsquare.com)
  • Symptoms, complaints, and neurological or behavioral changes following TBI depend on the location (s) of the brain injury and on the total volume of injured brain. (encyclopedia.com)
  • In the management of neurological diseases, the identification and quantification of axonal damage could allow for the improvement of diagnostic accuracy and prognostic assessment. (bmj.com)
  • Its levels increase in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and blood proportionally to the degree of axonal damage in a variety of neurological disorders, including inflammatory, neurodegenerative, traumatic and cerebrovascular diseases. (bmj.com)
  • Furthermore, as a quantitative measure of the ongoing axonal injury, the increase in NfL levels could have a prognostic value in a variety of neurological diseases. (bmj.com)
  • In a pioneering work Holbourn (1943) observed shear strain patterns in 2D gel models, and claimed that translation is not injurious, while rotation could explain the majority of traumatic brain injuries due to the nearly incompressible properties of brain tissue. (frontiersin.org)
  • Diffuse axonal injury, or shear injury, may follow contrecoup injury even if there is no damage to the skull or obvious bleeding into the brain tissue. (encyclopedia.com)
  • There are many different types of brain injuries to consider. (allconsuming.net)
  • [ 1 ] This lesion is the most significant cause of morbidity in patients with traumatic brain injuries , which most commonly result from high-speed motor vehicle accidents. (medscape.com)
  • The interior and exterior surfaces of a car are designed to protect the occupants from injury at accidents through use of energy absorbing materials and clever structural solutions. (frontiersin.org)
  • UPS trucks currently average about 26 fatal accidents a year and around 450 accidents resulting in serious injury. (millerandzois.com)
  • But the reason for the large volume of crashes and serious injuries caused by UPS truck accidents is the sheer size of UPS. (millerandzois.com)
  • How do car accidents cause traumatic brain injuries? (bwglaw.com)
  • Car accidents can cause serious injuries that require extensive medical care. (southfloridapersonalinjurylawyers.com)
  • Computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is usually done to detect diffuse axonal injury. (msdmanuals.com)
  • This is sometimes called coup-contrecoup injury. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Contrecoup," or French for "against the blow," refers to the brain injury opposite the point of maximum impact. (encyclopedia.com)
  • For example, coup-contrecoup injury may occur in a rear-end collision, with high speed stops, or with violent shaking of a baby, because the brain and skull are of different densities, and therefore travel at different speeds. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Contrecoup injury can also lead to brain contusion. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Diffuse axonal injury (DAI), an important pathoanatomical subgroup of traumatic brain injury (TBI), refers to intracranial injury caused by rapid and sustained deceleration or acceleration of the brain, leading to higher mortality and functional impairment. (researchsquare.com)
  • Possible mechanisms include diffuse axonal injury , release of excitatory neurotransmitters, impairment in cerebral vascular autoregulation, and neuroinflammation," Dr Evans writes. (medscape.com)
  • In contrast, functional consequences of injury to the thalamus are poorly understood but may be crucially important. (cdc.gov)
  • When you have brain injuries, you deserve a Houston brain injury lawyer that will fight for every dime you need to get the necessary medical care you need. (attorneybrianwhite.com)
  • You need a Houston brain injury lawyer near you who has everything needed to give you the best chance to recover compensation. (attorneybrianwhite.com)
  • To schedule a free case consultation with a Fort Lauderdale brain injury lawyer , call David I. Fuchs, Injury & Accident Lawyer, P.A. or reach out through the online form. (southfloridapersonalinjurylawyers.com)
  • A COUPLE of times a month, the neurosurgeon Jeffrey Rosenfeld operates on a cyclist who has suffered a serious head injury. (smh.com.au)
  • Neurofeedback therapy of attention deficits in patients with traumatic brain injury. (springer.com)
  • Diffuse axonal injury (DAI) is a brain injury in which scattered lesions occur over a widespread area in white matter tracts as well as grey matter. (wikipedia.org)
  • DAI can occur across the spectrum of traumatic brain injury (TBI) severity, wherein the burden of injury increases from mild to severe. (wikipedia.org)
  • Without the proper flow of oxygen flowing into the brain, injury is likely to occur. (paulsonandnace.com)
  • Penetration injuries occur when something penetrates your skull and harms the brain. (southfloridapersonalinjurylawyers.com)
  • DIFFUSE AXONAL INJURY is commonly associated. (umassmed.edu)
  • As a result of diffuse axonal injury, brain cells may die, causing brain swelling, increasing pressure within the skull (intracranial pressure). (msdmanuals.com)
  • When a person's head is pushed back and forward faster than their cerebral cortex can move, they suffer a severe brain injury. (allconsuming.net)
  • Many injuries can affect a person's mobility, but a brain injury can affect much more. (stromlaw.com)
  • These injuries can be short-term or long-term in their impact on a person's independence. (stromlaw.com)
  • [ 3 ] Diffuse axonal injury typically consists of several focal white-matter lesions measuring 1-15 mm in a characteristic distribution. (medscape.com)
  • Although damage is typically worst at the point of direct impact or entry, TBI may also cause diffuse brain injury involving several other brain regions. (encyclopedia.com)
  • It was also clearly illustrated that the radial impact causes substantially higher stresses in the skull with an associated higher risk of skull fractures, and traumatic brain injuries secondary to those. (frontiersin.org)
  • In reality, pure radial impacts are very rare and would mainly cause skull fractures and injuries secondary to those. (frontiersin.org)
  • By definition, TBI requires that there be a head injury, or any physical assault to the head leading to injury of the scalp, skull, or brain. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Closed head injury refers to TBI in which the head is hit by or strikes an object without breaking the skull. (encyclopedia.com)
  • In a penetrating head injury, an object such as a bullet fractures the skull and enters brain tissue. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Diffuse brain damage associated with closed head injury may result from back-and-forth movement of the brain against the inside of the bony skull. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Coup," or French for "blow," refers to the brain injury directly under the point of maximum impact to the skull. (encyclopedia.com)
  • When an item pushes through the skull and into the brain, this is referred to as a penetrating head injury. (allconsuming.net)
  • this type of injury occurs when an object breaches the skull and brain tissue, causing severe trauma and even mortality. (forbessolicitors.co.uk)
  • As a result, the baby's skull was fractured , resulting in a physical brain injury that has long-term repercussions for the child. (paulsonandnace.com)
  • Scaling of tolerances for skull failure and brain injuries in infants, children and adults are developed. (nih.gov)
  • He suffered a broken neck, skull fracture and a number of other chest and abdominal injuries. (parathyroid.com)
  • The ones with brain swelling, that's diffuse axonal injury, and that's bad news,' says Rosenfeld, who steers the National Trauma Research Institute's neurotrauma evidence translation committee at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. (smh.com.au)
  • Died in hospital after suffering major head injuries in an accident during the German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring. (f1technical.net)
  • He was airlifted back to the UK, but died in hospital of his burn injuries six days after the accident. (f1technical.net)
  • Hyperglycemia aggravates brain damage after diffuse axonal injury (DAI), but the underlying mechanisms are not fully defined. (researchsquare.com)
  • The objective of this study was to understand the biomechanics in age-related primary traumatic brain injuries (TBI) causing initial severity and secondary progressive damage and to develop strategy reducing TBI outcome variability using biomechanical reconstruction to identify types of causal mechanisms prior to clinical trials of neuro-protective treatment. (nih.gov)
  • Race car drivers die because of lethal injuries caused by 6 different mechanisms which are examined here in detail. (parathyroid.com)
  • When you have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), you may not recall much about the accident that caused your injury. (attorneybrianwhite.com)
  • If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury, contact a Newberry traumatic brain injury attorney at the Strom Law Firm. (stromlaw.com)
  • DAI is classified into 3 grades based on the anatomic distribution of the injury: grade I involves grey-white matter interfaces, grade II involves fibers of the corpus callosum in addition to grade I locations, grade III involves brainstem in addition to grade I and II locations. (radiologyupdate.org)
  • Diffuse axonal injury has three grades of severity depending upon which areas of brain it involves. (ndtv.com)
  • DAI is characterized by axonal separation, in which the axon is torn at the site of stretch and the part distal to the tear degrades by a process known as Wallerian degeneration. (wikipedia.org)
  • When the axon is torn, Wallerian degeneration, in which the part of the axon distal to the break degrades, takes place within one to two days after injury. (wikipedia.org)
  • In CNS and peripheral nervous system diseases associated with axonal injury or degeneration, the concentration of neurofilament light chain (NfL) has been found to increase in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and blood. (bmj.com)
  • 7 - 15 The benefits of mouthguard use in protecting athletes from dental injury is supported in the literature, 7 - 9 16 - 23 however, controversy exists as to whether mouthguard use can reduce athletes' risk of concussive head injuries. (bmj.com)
  • Common causes of head injuries include falls, motor vehicle crashes, assaults, and mishaps during sports and recreational activities. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The usual causes of diffuse axonal injury include falls and motor vehicle crashes. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In Section 4 (Sudden Deceleration Injuries) we will look at the death of Allen and Sean more closely and conclude that these were foreseeable and predictable crashes that resulted in deaths that were preventable and avoidable. (parathyroid.com)
  • Previous studies of global brain hypoxia ischemia have primarily focused on injury to the cerebral cortex and to the hippocampus. (cdc.gov)
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI), also called acquired brain injury or simply head injury, occurs when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain. (trialimage.com)
  • Diffuse Axonal Injury results from sudden changes in velocity of the head. (trialimage.com)
  • While many such injuries involve physical impact of the head with some portion of the vehicle, it is the sudden acceleration-deceleration of the head, apart from impact, that results in diffuse axonal injury. (trialimage.com)
  • Some degree of diffuse axonal injury is considered to be present in any individual involved in an MVA who is rendered unconscious by head injury. (trialimage.com)
  • Overview of Head Injuries Head injuries that involve the brain are particularly concerning. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The primary verification tool in the design process is the Head Injury Criterion (HIC) applied in a free motion head-form experimental set-up, where a rigid dummy head is launched toward specific locations ( National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1995 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • To learn more about Diffuse Axonal Injury , and how it relates to traumatic brain injury , contact the New York head injury lawyers at Goldblatt and Associates to schedule a free consultation . (tbilawyers.com)
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI), also known as acquired brain injury, head injury, or brain injury, causes substantial disability and mortality. (medscape.com)
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the result of physical trauma to the head causing damage to the brain. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Usually, TBI causes focal brain injury involving a single area of the brain where the head is struck or where an object such as a bullet enters the brain. (encyclopedia.com)
  • These lobes house major brain centers involved in speech and language, so problems with communication skills often follow closed head injuries of this type. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Neurofeedback therapy for a mild head injury. (springer.com)
  • Traumatic brain injuries result from violent jolts of the head and neck. (attorneybrianwhite.com)
  • A traumatic brain injury is defined as a " blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the function of the brain . (stromlaw.com)
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a type of injury to the head that results in damage to the brain. (forbessolicitors.co.uk)
  • For an injury to the head to be classified as a traumatic brain injury (TBI), the initial impact must affect normal function of the brain. (forbessolicitors.co.uk)
  • these are blood clots that form in the brain due to a head injury, which can range from mild to life-threatening. (forbessolicitors.co.uk)
  • It's important that you submit a claim for a TBI if you are eligible, as this type of head injury can have long-term effects and require complex medical treatment, which could later become a financial burden. (forbessolicitors.co.uk)
  • That's where people might be saying, 'Well, if you're going to get a serious head injury, it's going to happen whether you're wearing a helmet or not. (smh.com.au)
  • A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a medical emergency that occurs when there has been a hard blow to the head or an item has penetrated the brain. (bwglaw.com)
  • When an accident happens, there does not have to be a direct blow to the head for a brain injury to arise. (bwglaw.com)
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines a traumatic brain injury as "a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or penetrating head injury. (southfloridapersonalinjurylawyers.com)
  • In practice for the Modena Grand Prix in 1953, de Tornaco rolled his car and suffered serious head and neck injuries. (f1technical.net)
  • Helmet use can prevent and reduce head injuries when a crash is inevitable. (kth.se)
  • However, today's motorcycle helmets do not protect equally against all types of head injuries. (kth.se)
  • Brain tissue strain of a head model resulting from direct impacts or inertial loadings were used to provide a direct causal link between the mechanical insult and the brain injury. (kth.se)
  • In half of severe brain injury cases there is a poor outcome. (smh.com.au)
  • Although Jules has not died of his injuries (he is in very serious condition with severe brain injury), like the injuries of many others drivers discussed here, his accident was avoidable and preventable. (parathyroid.com)
  • It is imperative to understand that deaths due to sudden deceleration injuries are usually preventable with simple changes to track design to allow for a more gradual deceleration instead of a near instantaneous deceleration. (parathyroid.com)
  • A close look at the track design flaws that allowed for the death of Sean and Allen is included below in the section on Sudden Deceleration Injuries. (parathyroid.com)
  • The damage can be focal (confined to one area of the brain) or diffuse (involving more than one area of the brain). (trialimage.com)
  • This damage can be focal, or restricted to a single area of the brain, or diffuse, affecting more than one region of the brain. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Classically, DAI has been considered a primary-type injury, with damage occurring at the time of the accident. (medscape.com)
  • In this type of injury, damage to the part of the nerve that communicates with other nerves degenerates and releases harmful substances that can damage neighboring nerves. (encyclopedia.com)
  • The location of the damage and the force of the impact will determine the degree of the injury. (allconsuming.net)
  • This may result in rips in the brain, resulting in brain damage, including paralysis due to the injury. (allconsuming.net)
  • This is a particular challenge for traumatic brain injury, where patterns of damage and their clinical effects are heterogenous. (imperial.ac.uk)
  • Here we test the hypothesis that the response to transcranial direct current stimulation following traumatic brain injury is dependent on white matter damage within the stimulated network. (imperial.ac.uk)
  • At Paulson & Nace, we do not believe any brain injury is "non-traumatic," because all damage to the brain is traumatic. (paulsonandnace.com)
  • This error can result in delaying the discovery of the problem until the damage is done and brain injury is permanent. (paulsonandnace.com)
  • Depending on the nature of the injury and the extent of damage that occurs in the brain, traumatic brain injuries can be detrimental for the patient and the patient's loved ones. (paulsonandnace.com)
  • Diffuse axonal injury (DAI) is a pathological substrate responsible for much of the white matter (WM) damage in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). (fapesp.br)
  • A personal injury legal company should always be contacted by accident victims who have suffered catastrophic injuries in an accident. (allconsuming.net)
  • We have recovered tens of millions for injured victims of truck accident injuries, car accident injuries, motorcycle injuries, slip and fall cases , wrongful death claims, and more. (attorneybrianwhite.com)
  • Our website has a number of tools to help victims and personal injury attorneys understand the potential ranges of settlement value of their claim. (millerandzois.com)
  • Brain injury victims often suffer multiple wounds as a result of a single accident. (southfloridapersonalinjurylawyers.com)
  • The types and amount of compensation you can expect to receive for your injuries depends on the severity of the injuries you sustained as well as the duration of your recovery time. (onderlaw.com)
  • In very general and limited terms, it gives you a feel for how the settlement value of these cases depends on the jurisdiction, the severity of the injuries, and the economic loss caused by the severe injury or death. (millerandzois.com)
  • Every situation is different and involves distinct injuries. (bwglaw.com)
  • Scoring tools used for traumatic brain injury include the Glasgow Coma Scale, the Rotterdam score on CT, and the DAI grade on MRI. (medscape.com)
  • 1 Every day, 153 people in the United States die from injuries that include TBI. (brainline.org)
  • Injury to the brain can result in mild or severe conditions. (stromlaw.com)
  • If you, or someone you love, has experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a result of negligence or an accident that wasn't your fault, you could be entitled to compensation. (forbessolicitors.co.uk)
  • If you experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a result of negligence or an accident that wasn't your fault, then you may be able to make a claim. (forbessolicitors.co.uk)
  • If you've been hurt in an accident in Anaheim that wasn't your fault and developed a brain injury as a result, you may be entitled to significant compensation. (onderlaw.com)
  • A person could have suffered a gunshot wound and as a result acquired a brain injury. (paulsonandnace.com)
  • A person could have taken a traumatic fall and acquired a brain injury as a result. (paulsonandnace.com)
  • That brain injury would be the result of medical malpractice. (paulsonandnace.com)
  • A brain injury as a result of a tumor, an untreated infection, or lack of oxygen would be classified as a "non-traumatic" brain injury. (paulsonandnace.com)
  • This type of injury can result in brain swelling after a car accident. (southfloridapersonalinjurylawyers.com)
  • Some of these injuries require only rest, while others can require surgery and result in long-term disabilities. (southfloridapersonalinjurylawyers.com)
  • Therefore, rotational kinematics should be a better indicator of traumatic brain injury risk than linear acceleration. (frontiersin.org)
  • This is an injury caused by extreme rotational forces, resulting in tears to the brain tissues. (southfloridapersonalinjurylawyers.com)
  • At Forbes Solicitors, we have experience with mild to severe traumatic brain injury claims and can get you the outcome you want on a no win no fee basis. (forbessolicitors.co.uk)
  • What are the long-term physical effects of traumatic brain injuries? (bwglaw.com)
  • Cessation from physical activities such as sports is important to prevent additional injuries such as second-impact syndrome. (southfloridapersonalinjurylawyers.com)
  • Collectively, we demonstrated that hyperglycemia was involved in mediating secondary injury after DAI by disrupting BBB integrity by inducing inflammation through the PPARγ/caveolin-1/TLR4 pathway. (researchsquare.com)
  • Memory loss is a symptom of many types of brain injury. (attorneybrianwhite.com)
  • What are the different types of traumatic brain injury? (forbessolicitors.co.uk)
  • The types of brain injuries patients obtain through medical malpractice are categorized as acquired brain injuries. (paulsonandnace.com)
  • As you will learn from reading further, these types of injuries are much more common for "open wheel" and more-specifically, "open cockpit" type race cars. (parathyroid.com)
  • However, open cockpit cars by their very nature leave part of the human body exposed and therefore more vulnerable to certain types of injuries. (parathyroid.com)
  • Depending on the severity of your brain injury, this kind of trauma can have a long-lasting impact on your health and wellbeing, as well as mean you take on the financial weight of treatment and care. (forbessolicitors.co.uk)
  • Blunt force trauma is the medical term for a blunt object hitting the body with minimal or no penetration of the skin (in contrast to penetrating injuries discussed below). (parathyroid.com)