TBI

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a type of concussion caused by a blow to the head (focal TBI) or forceful shaking or rapid head movement (diffuse TBI), both of which can occur in a car accident.  Even those involved...

There are different types of TBIDiffuse TBI – Diffuse axonal injury is a form of traumatic brain injury that happens when the brain rapidly shifts inside the skull shearing the axons within the brain. This is commonly seen...

As a whole, the frontal lobe is responsible for higher cognitive functions such as memory, emotions, impulse control, problem-solving, social interaction, and motor function. Damage to the neurons or tissue of the frontal...

A concussion is a metabolic brain injury that can be present without detectable structural brain injury. A patient who has suffered a TBI may have a normal CT/MRI scan, especially when the diffuse axonal injury may be...

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is categorized as mild, moderate, or severe. If you’ve been diagnosed with a mild traumatic brain injury, this does not mean that your condition or symptoms are minor or insignificant. MildLoss...

If you are involved in a motor vehicle collision, you should always seek medical care immediately. If you choose not to seek medical care, you could be putting your life or health at risk. Many people assume they are not...

Someone may suffer a mTBI and not even realize it. A mTBI or concussion left untreated can lead to long-term complications, such as chronic headaches, memory problems, vertigo, severe headaches, dizziness, mood swings, and...

MTBI is a very common injury. When a person receives proper medical care after suffering an mTBI or concussion, there are usually no long-term effects. However, not receiving treatment can cause a person to suffer from...

The difference between EEG and qEEG lies in the q. A standard electroencephalogram (EEG) records electrical activity or brainwaves that are representative of underlying cortical brain activity. A quantitative EEG (qEEG)...

The damage that occurs to the brain during a traumatic event is immediate.  Testing can be performed either within the first week of the accident or years later. Once the damage or neuronal dysregulation occurs, it doesn’t...