Concussion injuries not always seen on brain scans

Neurosurgeons are reporting that concussion injuries don’t always show up on brain scans, even when additional medical attention or healing is necessary. The blog also discusses how it is possible for concussions to occur even if the blow was not directly to the head.

December 31, 2010  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Brain Injury News & Medical Research  No Comments

Types of traumatic brain injuries – skull fractures

Two types of traumatic brain injuries are depressed skull fractures and penetrating skull fractures, and both can result from serious car accidents.

November 26, 2010  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Types of Brain Injury, Uncategorized  No Comments

Children and Traumatic Brain Injuries – How a Southern California Car Accident can Affect a Child’s Sleep

Getting enough sleep and proper sleeping habits are imperative to a child’s health, well-being, and growth. But when a child suffers a traumatic brain injury, sleep patterns can be thrown off, and a child might have difficulty getting the sleep that they need.

October 25, 2010  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: Children & TBI  No Comments