Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) As defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), a traumatic brain injury happens when there is a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or penetrating head injury. Sustaining a TBI can leave a…
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can leave a victim with a host of debilitating symptoms for days, weeks, months, or years. Since a TBI involves the most complex system in the human body, it’s often difficult for medical practitioners to provide an accurate prediction as to when the victim will overcome their symptoms. Below,…
Seeing the words traumatic brain injury (TBI) can strike fear into anyone, even to those who don’t fully understand what the injury entails. TBIs contribute to the death of about 56,000 people annually. The startling figure shows the severity of TBIs, which then raises the question, “Does every head injury result in a TBI?”…
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most severe health complications one can sustain, primarily because it involves a vital part of the human body. TBIs are considered invisible disabilities because those living with it do not outwardly appear to have a problem. Additionally, many who have sustained a mild TBI go…