Can you recover from a traumatic brain injury?
With moderate TBI, most people recover most or all of their brain function, although neurosurgery, occupational/physical therapy, speech/language therapy, psychological services, and/or social services may be needed.
What are the different types of traumatic brain injury?
What are the different types of TBI?
- Closed brain injury. Closed brain injuries happen when there is a nonpenetrating injury to the brain with no break in the skull. ...
- Penetrating brain injury. Penetrating, or open head injuries happen when there is a break in the skull, such as when a bullet pierces the brain.
What can cause brain injury?
Causes of traumatic brain injury include: Car accidents. Blows to the head. Sports injuries.
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Causes of acquired brain injury include:
- Poisoning or exposure to toxic substances.
- Infection.
- Strangulation, choking, or drowning.
- Stroke.
- Heart attacks.
- Tumors.
- Aneurysms.
- Neurological illnesses.