Tag: traumatic brain injury
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and Brain Injury Severity
See how the Glasgow Coma Scale measures consciousness and classifies brain injury severity, from mild to severe, using eye, verbal,…
Open Head Injury: When the Skull Is Penetrated and the Brain Is Exposed
Learn what happens in an open head injury, how doctors treat skull-penetrating trauma, and what recovery and rehabilitation involve.
Closed Head Injury: How the Brain Can Suffer Without a Skull Fracture
Learn how closed head injuries damage the brain without a skull fracture — causes, symptoms, treatment, and recovery steps.
Diffuse Axonal Injury: One of the Most Severe Forms of Brain Trauma
Learn what happens in diffuse axonal injury — how nerve fibers tear, what symptoms follow, and what recovery from this…
Causes of Brain Injury: How Damage Happens and Why Prevention Matters
Learn what causes brain injury — from falls and crashes to stroke, lack of oxygen, or infection — and how…
Penetrating Brain Injury
Learn about penetrating brain injuries caused by gunshots, blasts, or sharp trauma. Causes, symptoms, treatment, complications, and recovery explained.
Types of Brain Injuries
Learn about the main types of brain injuries — concussion, moderate to severe TBI, acquired brain injury, and penetrating trauma…
What Is a Brain Injury?
A comprehensive guide to brain injuries — causes, types, symptoms, diagnosis, recovery, and prevention. Learn how they affect life and…