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Conditions | Traumatic Brain Injury

traumatic brain injury

A traumatic brain injury doesn't have to change who you are. Learn more about brain injury from diagnosis and prognosis to recovery and rehabilitation.

Learn More About Traumatic Brain Injury

Need to know more about how traumatic brain injury will affect you or someone you care for?  Learn all the basics here:

     » Introduction to Traumatic Brain Injury
     » Overview of Traumatic Brain Injury
     » Pathology of Brain Damage
     » Diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury
     » Recovery and Prognosis of Traumatic Brain Injury
     » Early Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury
     » Neurological Issues: Disorders of Consciousness
     » Medical Issues with Traumatic Brain Injury
     » Rehabilitation with Traumatic Brain Injury

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    • Introduction | Overview | Pathology of Brain Damage | Diagnosis | Course of Recovery and Prognosis | Early Treatment | Neurological Issues: Disorders of Conciousness | Medical Issues | Rehabilitation
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    Introduction

    by Sunil Kothari, MD

    The Traumatic Brain Injury section includes Core Knowledge, which gives a comprehensive explanation of traumatic brain injury as if a physician is sitting next to you taking the time to explain the medical details. Here you will be able to understand the structure and function of the brain and how the injury affects the rest of the body. This knowledge will help maximize recovery, optimize health, prevent complications, and improve quality of life. Whether you are reading about your own brain injury, a loved one’s, or trying to understand what others are experiencing you will benefit from this article.

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