Falls, vehicular and occupational accidents, and sports and recreational trauma commonly cause accidental head injuries in children and adults. The severity of head injuries varies according to the level of trauma sustained by the brain, skull and...
A head injury is any trauma that injures the brain, skull or scalp. Anything from a minor bump on the head, to a serious brain injury is classified as a head injury. FamilyDoctor.org says that there are four types of head injuries and these...
Acute head injuries involve trauma to the brain or skull. They are commonly due to accidents, falls, sports injuries or violence. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports approximately 1.7 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain...
Bike accidents or falls can cause serious injuries, particularly to the head. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported in 2008 that nearly 70 percent of all fatal bicycle crashes involve head injuries, but only 20 to 25 percent...
A high-profile skull fracture at an elite professional soccer game in 2006 shed light on the potential threat of head injuries, a concern in youth and amateur soccer as well. Research has sought for decades to determine the risk of heading in...
Injuries to the head may cause damage to the skull itself, the brain and facial bones. Head injuries can be described as either blunt injuries or penetrating injuries. Blunt injuries are associated with acceleration or deceleration mechanisms....
Snowboarding remains a prominent activity in the extreme sports community. Professional snowboarders execute dangerous aerial tricks off half-pipe ramps. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, the back of the head remains a common...
Boxing is an exciting but dangerous sport that requires physical fitness, dexterity and endurance. Amateur and professional boxing leagues provide guidelines for weight classes, match regulations, illegal moves and other facets of the sport. If...
Playing sports is a great way for kids to exercise and have fun; however, playing sports can also put kids at risk for experiencing head injuries. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, sports activities that cause the...
Twenty-eight percent football players ages 5 to 14 get injured while playing in a football game, according to the National Center for Sports Safety. Football is considered to be a contact sport. Contact sports are those that involve intense and...
A head injury can occur as a result of blunt force from falling, getting struck or similar incidents. Symptoms of a head injury include headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, bleeding or a loss of consciousness. These symptoms vary depending on...
While it's often considered a part of the game of hockey, a body check or hit to the head is enough to cause a serious head injury. Despite the potential danger, it's easy to dismiss symptoms and return to play when you don't see visible signs of...
When it comes to head injuries, the things you shouldn't do may be even more important than what you should do. If you are present at the moment of the injury, the most important thing you can do is immobilize the person as soon as possible. This...
Head injuries are common for infants, who are unsteady in their movements and need constant supervision. Injuries occur anytime there is damage to the brain, skull or scalp, and can vary in severity from a minor bump on the skull to something more...
A closed head injury is sustained when an object hits the head but does not cause the skull to fracture. Even though the object does not make direct contact with the brain, the impact from the closed head injury can still cause brain damage....
If you are involved in baseball, the game itself may seem innocent and safe enough. However, if you are in the wrong place at the wrong time, you could suffer an injury that is severe or even life-threatening. The Scientific Psychic website...
A head injury is usually classified as an open or closed injury. An open head injury can result in something as mild as a bump or as severe as a skull fracture. A closed head injury involves damage to the brain. It may be a slight or severe brain...
Bicycle helmets reduce head injuries. For that reason, many public safety groups endorse bike safety laws that require cyclists to wear helmets, especially if the laws target young riders. To learn what regulations exist in your region, contact...
Probably the most obvious way to prevent head injuries in baseball and softball is to wear proper headgear. Make certain that the helmet fits properly and securely before taking the field. Not only should players wear helmets when they are batting...
Bicycling is a fast-paced aerobic exercise with a variety of health benefits. These health benefits include a healthier cardiovascular system, weight loss and stronger lower body. This activity is not without its drawbacks. High-speed bike riding...
Bicycling is a popular recreational and competitive activity that is generally safe as long as the rider stays aware of his surroundings and rides carefully, but accidents still occur, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates...
Exercise plays a key role in everyone's health, even after a frontal lobe head injury, since exercise can improve memory, functioning and mental outlook. Exercises range from cognitive-based to physical activity, all with the intent of restoring...
According to the research publication "Traumatic Brain Injury: Hope Through Research", acquired head injuries (also referred to as traumatic brain injury, or T.B.I) occur more frequently among children under the age of five, males between the ages...
Millions of people sustain head injuries every year, but most are minor and require no special treatment because the skull is so protective, according to the University of Maryland Medical Clinic. But patients who suffer severe head injuries may...
The severity of symptoms of a head injury depends on the type of injury sustained. Head injuries encompass mild or severe brain bruises called concussions, skull fractures and lacerations of arteries in the brain. When a head injury occurs,...
Head injuries are the most common cause of death among cyclists. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention observes that approximately 1,000 people die annually as a result of bicycle accidents and that 62 percent of those deaths are...
Head injuries are complex because severity is difficult to define. Historically, head injuries were thought to occur only when a person lost consciousness. However, advances in brain imaging and other methods of cognitive testing over the past...
Head injury is any trauma that causes injury to the scalp, skull or brain. There are two types of head injuries: A closed head injury occurs when you experience head trauma from an object that does not break the skull, while an open brain injury...
Head injuries include trauma to the scalp, skull and brain. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1.7 million traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) occur annually in the United States, causing 52,000 deaths. Of greatest...
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