The Unseen and Unknown Characteristics of Many Traumatic Brain Injuries A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, sounds serious... and it is. It's one of the major causes of death and disability across the country, and ER visits, hospitalizations, and deaths have been on the increase for the past two … [Read more...]
Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries
Is There a Difference? Every year, millions of Americans experience some type of blow or trauma to the head. There's been significant media attention to concussions over the past few years, particularly focused on football and other contact sports. In addition, the term "traumatic brain injury," or … [Read more...]
The Impact of a Concussion on Your Daily Life
When Is It Safe to Drive Again? Every year, more than two million Americans pay a visit to an emergency room because of a head injury, with about one in ten of those being admitted for further treatment. Concussions produce a number of physical changes, including dizziness and vertigo, balance … [Read more...]
Questions to Ask a Doctor After a Car Crash
A Checklist to Be Certain You Are Informed Confusion and uncertainty are often frustrating consequences of a motor vehicle accident. You may sense that you've suffered an injury, but there are few, if any obvious signs. An experienced doctor should be able to help you quell much of your anxiety. Is … [Read more...]
Misdiagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI Often Mistaken for Other Conditions Every year, around 2.5 million Americans seek treatment in an emergency room for a traumatic brain injury. While that may seem like a large number, it almost certainly represents only a portion of those who suffer a TBI. The telltale signs of a traumatic … [Read more...]
The Questions You Should Always Ask a Doctor After a Car Crash
A Checklist for Making Certain You Are Informed Often, one of the most frustrating consequences of a motor vehicle accident is the confusion and uncertainty. You may sense that you've suffered an injury, but there are few, if any obvious signs. Do you have a serious injury or something that will … [Read more...]
Concussion Injuries
5 Things You May Not Know About Head Injuries The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that as many as 3.8 million Americans suffer a concussion every year in sports or recreation-related activities. Of course, concussions are also common in other situations—falls, car accidents, and falling … [Read more...]
Things You May Not Know about a Whiplash Injury
Whiplash Injuries Things You May Not Know About Whiplash Approximately three million Americans suffer a whiplash injury every year, with the vast majority of those injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents. About one in ten people who incur a whiplash injury become permanently disabled, and more … [Read more...]
Recovering After a Whiplash Injury
Treatment Goals and Options Whiplash can be one of the most debilitating injuries you'll ever suffer, with headaches, stiffness, and intense pain that can make it difficult to sit, stand, lie down, or move about. With proper medical treatment, you can minimize the short- and long-term impact on … [Read more...]
