Understanding the Financial Cost of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Annual Costs of Brain Injury in the U.S. Overall, it is estimated that the cost of traumatic brain injuries in the United States weighs in at $48.3 billion annually. About...
The Short and Long-Term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury There are a wide variety effects that result from brain injury, and they vary in both duration in type. As a general rule of thumb,...
Understanding Brain Injuries Caused by Ischemic Strokes
A stroke is a serious, potentially life-threatening medical event that may cause long term brain injury and physical disability. In the U.S., about 600,000 strokes are reported each year and...
Brain Injuries Caused by Motor Vehicle Accidents: A Guide
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....
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...
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...