Traumatic brain injury
A traumatic brain injury (TBI), also known as an intracranial injury, is an injury to the brain caused by an external force.
Head injury is a broader category that may involve damage to other structures such as the scalp and skull. TBI can result in physical, cognitive, social, emotional and behavioral symptoms, and outcomes can range from complete recovery to permanent disability or death.
This could be caused from falls, crashes or in sport.[1]
Traumatic Brain Injury Media
CT scan showing spread of the subdural hematoma (single arrows), midline shift (double arrows)
Unequal pupil size is potentially a sign of a serious brain injury.
MRI scan showing damage due to brain herniation after TBI
References
- ↑ "Prevention". CDC. March 4, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2019.