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...]
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Sports-Related Head Injuries
Diagnosis and Treatment According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), anywhere from two to four million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury every year, about one-tenth of them occurring during sports or recreational activities. For athletes under the age of 20, … [Read more...]
The Different Levels of Care After a Traumatic Brain Injury
Healthcare Measures Necessary to Maximize Recovery A traumatic brain injury (TBI) has the potential to cause long-term adverse health consequences if not carefully monitored and treated. Accordingly, you can anticipate that after a blow to the head, your care will go through a series of stages. How … [Read more...]
Returning to Work After a Concussion
Taking the Right Steps to Safely Resume Work Activities Often, in the aftermath of a traumatic blow to the head, your first questions are about when you’ll be healthy enough to return to work. The good news is that with proper medical treatment, most concussion victims make a full recovery, though … [Read more...]
