A traumatic brain injury can occur when the head is stricken, suddenly jerked, or penetrated by a foreign object. The injury can be in the range of mild to severe. During a mild brain injury the loss of full conscious awareness will persist for a short amount of time. When a severe brain injury is… Read More
National Brain Injury Statistics: Understanding the Impact
Traumatic Brain Injury Statistics Number of people who experience traumatic brain injuries: 1.4 million annually in the United States Overall among all age groups Deaths: 50,000 Hospitalization: 235,000 Emergency room visits: 1.1 million TBI patients are treated in the emergency room and released Among children ages 0 to 14 years Deaths: 26, 85 Hospitalizations: 37,000… Read More
Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Treatment Options for TBI
Most rehabilitation for traumatic brain injury is aimed at overcoming, minimizing or working through disabilities so patients can live as independently as possible. Acute Treatment for TBI Immediately after the incident that has caused traumatic brain injury (which can include physical abuse or a serious fall), patients are generally rushed to the hospital for immediate,… Read More