Focal and diffuse brain injury

head injuries are rising in the National Football League. With head injuries growing the tension around the concussion issue is growing. With growing tension more pressure is put on the NFL in means of player safety. The NFL should do more to protect players against concussions because players are constantly taking hits, helmets are not concussion proof, and players are returning to action too soon after suffering a concussion. To start off concussions are defined as a type of traumatic brain…

Brain injuries, especially concussions are becoming more related, not only in professional sports but youth as well. Concussions are a popular injury in more than just football, sports like hockey, baseball, and soccer are becoming more prone to concussions as well. In the article, Sports-Related concussions and traumatic brain injuries: Research roundup, the article talks about how frequent concussions and the lasting effects they are having. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…

taken seriously. Even the NFL has raised their awareness of concussions, a form of brain injury. When recovering from a concussion, first, don't panic. Your brain will recover, but it is important that you give it an adequate time for healing. Essentially, a concussion will leave you with a slower computer. While healthier brains work normal, a concussion will act more like a computer from the 90s. To help your brain recover, you have to…

traumatic brain injury is a sudden injury to the head causing damage to the brain. It can be a closed head injury or a penetrating one. It can affect one area of the brain or more than one area. When there is a penetration, the skull will be pierced and a piece of the bone from the skull may enter the brain tissue. With a closed head injury, there is no break in the skull. A skull fracture is when the skull cracks and broken pieces of bone cut into the brain. The different types of traumatic…

A concussion is a injury that effects the way that the brain works. It is commonly believed when you get a concussion you blackout, so some concussions go undetected because their was no loss of consciousness. Most concussions are not severe so the side effects go away with time and rest. Concussions are a minor type of brain trauma, but multiple concussions can lead to very serious mental problems. (Mayo Clinic) Concussions are caused by either a blow to the head or violent shaking of the…

Head injuries are any injuries to the brain, skull and/or scalp (Your head) they are caused by any physical injuries (playing with a ball and getting hit in the head, getting hit with any heavy or hard equipment, and any accidents like falling, car accidents assaults etc. Also a trauma, stroke, tumor and or other illnesses, this could cause for there to be bruising, swelling or tearing in the brain tissue; some injuries are: Hematoma, Hemorrhage, Concussions, Edema, Skull Fractures and Diffuse…

Concussions are very serious medical condition that requires medical treatment as soon as possible. Concussions should not be pushed off as a non-serious medical emergency. Even though some concussions are just mild, there are some that are very severe which can actually cause long term problems. Some concussions are caused by a blow to the head. However any type of trauma to the head for example a child falling and hitting their head can actually cause a concussion. There are many symptoms…

"Brain injury referred to as traumatic brain injury (TBI), is defined as an alteration in brain function or other evidence of brain pathology caused by an external force. Acquired brain injury (ABI), is defined as an injury to the brain which is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative or induced by birth trauma. Today, any traumatic brain injury is an acquired brain injury, defined as any acquired disruption of brain function." Causes of TBI are trauma (open, closed, crushed, penetration:…

suffer from severe injuries. Some of these injuries could be quite apparent at that time, but there are certain injuries such as the brain injuries that may be hidden at that time. Many times these injuries manifest at a later stage and cause devastation. If your family member has suffered from traumatic brain injury then you should always consult an experienced Injury Lawyer Port Hope who has specialized in handling brain injury cases. Some of the common causes of brain injuries include…

spinal cord. In the case of an encephalocele, the brain and the membranes that cover the brain protrude through the skull due to gaps, which are birth defects. In the case of a meningocele, the membranes that cover the brain and the spine protrude out of spinal cord and skull gaps. Both concussions and contusions involve severe damage to the brain, that must be treated. However, in the case of a concussion, impact from outside forces causes the brain to violently shake within the head. In the…