Causes and Diagnosis We've written in earlier blogs about the increased risks that accompany multiple traumatic brain injuries. One of the conditions that repeated blows or bumps to the head can lead to is known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE. If the term sounds vaguely familiar, it's … [Read more...]
Concussion or Traumatic Brain Injury?
What's the Difference between TBI and a Concussion? You've been in a car accident, had a slip and fall or were playing a contact sport. You had an accident and sustained a bump or blow to the head. Is it a concussion? Is it a traumatic brain injury (TBI)? What's the difference? Concussion vs. … [Read more...]
Common Misunderstandings about Concussions
What Most People Don't Know about Head Injuries There's a lot of misinformation, rumor and just plain inaccurate perceptions in our culture about concussions—what they are, how they can be diagnosed, what causes them and more. Let's set the record straight on a number of the common myths about … [Read more...]
The Relationship between Age and Concussions
Is Susceptibility to Concussion Age-Related? Is the Impact of a Concussion Different, Based on Your Age? Because one of the common causes of concussions is falls, there’s a perception that seniors and other older persons are at greater risk of that type of head trauma. It’s also commonly believed … [Read more...]
The Risk Factors Associated with Concussions
What Criteria Make You More Susceptible to a Concussion? Although a concussion is typically considered to be a mild to moderate from of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it can have serious consequences. Symptoms can persist for weeks or months, and can make it difficult or impossible to return to a … [Read more...]
What Is an Electroencephalogram (EEG)?
What Is It? How Is It Used? When you've had any type of blow or bump to the head, one of the tools commonly used by medical professionals to diagnose your condition and track your recovery is an electroencephalogram, or EEG. What is an EEG and why do doctors use them? What types of conditions are … [Read more...]
Second Impact Syndrome
The Increased Health Risks Associated with Repeated Head Trauma Any type of head injury can be serious—even with a minor blow to the head, it's always a good idea to see your primary care physician for a thorough assessment. But if you've had a concussion or other head injury before, any type … [Read more...]
Swelling After a Traumatic Brain Injury
Why It's More Dangerous Than Inflammation In Other Parts of Your Body You sprain your ankle and what's one of the first things that happens? It swells up like a balloon, leaving the joint stiff and tender. That's because your body is sending more fluid and white blood cells into the site of the … [Read more...]
Will a Helmet Prevent a Traumatic Brain Injury?
What Are the Benefits of Wearing a Helmet? If you ride a bicycle or enjoy ice skating or rollerblading, you've probably been admonished to make certain you wear a helmet. In 18 states and in the District of Columbia, the laws require that you wear a helmet while operating a motorcycle on a public … [Read more...]
Frequently Asked Questions about Traumatic Brain Injury
Understanding Basic Facts about TBI If you have suffered any type of blow or bump to the head, you are not alone…the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that more than three million Americans seek treatment for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year. That may actually be an … [Read more...]
