Brain Injury Institute Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) refers to brain damage that is caused by physical trauma. TBI can occur when there is a blow to the head, violent shaking, or an object that penetrates the skull. A blow to the head or shaking may result in a closed head injury. In this case the …

Brain Injury Institute

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) refers to brain damage that is caused by physical trauma. TBI can occur when there is a blow to the head, violent shaking, or an object that penetrates the skull. A blow to the head or shaking may result in a closed head injury. In this case the brain receives a direct impact injury (known as a coup) and may also shift and impact the skull in the direct opposite direction of the initial blow (countrecoup), creating a double injury. When something penetrates the head and damages the brain tissue, it is known as an open head injury.
A number of circumstances can cause brain injury, including car and motorcycle accidents, slips and falls, sports injuries, and …

Brain Injury

What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) refers to brain damage that is caused by physical trauma. TBI can occur when there is a blow to the head or violent shaking (resulting in a closed brain injury) or …


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Sports Injuries and Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when the head strikes or is stuck by an object. The head does not have to experience an external blow for the brain to be injured. Brain damage can occur …


  • Brain Injury Here are some of the most common questions about brain injury, including whether brain injuries are preventable, will the patient recover from a brain injury, will the patient be able to speak again, how much will it cost, and so on.
  • Brain Injury Causes A traumatic brain injury can occur as a result of numerous activities, accidents and risk factors. Here are some of the most common causes of brain injury.
  • Brain Injury Symptoms There’s been an obvious accident or event that has caused the patient to lose consciousness, or to have visible and perceptible injuries.
  • Brain Injury Treatments Traumatic brain injury is considered a medical emergency. It requires abrupt treatment and further monitoring as there are a lot of factors to watch out for depending on the severity of the head injury.
  • Brain Injury Types
  • Living with Brain Injury A traumatic brain injury can be very devastating. It can greatly impact the victim physically, emotionally and financially. The burden is not only on the victim but also to the family.