Traumatic brain injury can result in serious brain damage, even when there is no skull fracture. The brain is cushioned with cerebrospinal fluid, but a strong enough force can damage the brain. The more intense the injury is, the more severe the...
Traumatic bone cyst, also known as simple bone cyst, is a relatively common lesion found in the long bones and jaws. According to Brad Neville's "Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology," the traumatic bone cyst is "a benign, empty, or fluid-containing...
Traumatic injury can occur for a number of reasons. An automobile accident, a physical assault, an unfortunate fall or a sport-related incident can all cause injuries ranging from mild to debilitating. Certain groups of people are at a higher risk...
Also called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), post-traumatic stress syndrome is an anxiety disorder caused by a deeply disturbing event. What is considered traumatizing, however, varies by person. Post-traumatic stress syndrome can occur at...
Post traumatic anxiety disorder is also known as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is an anxiety disorder that can develop after a person undergoes a traumatic event. Many people associate this disorder with military personnel, but it can...
Traumatic brain injury is common among people who play competitive sports, ride motorcycles or are the unfortunate victims of motor vehicle injuries. Brain injury can be mild and temporary or can be very severe due to actual physical damage to the...
A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, describes damages to the brain caused by a sudden blow to the head. In a TBI, certain parts of the brain can be damaged that affect the cognitive, or thinking, abilities of a patient. In combination with...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that approximately 1.7 million people have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year, and 275,000 of those cases require hospitalization. A TBI patient can have an open injury, in which...
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, results from a sudden trauma that causes damage to the brain. It can occur when your head is hit suddenly and violently or when an object pierces your head and enters your brain. TBI has taken a huge toll on...
For healthy adults, having a single drink may be inconsequential, but for others the indulgence may have significant negative consequences. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant that impairs judgment and coordination, decreases the flow...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are caused by an external force that causes damage to the brain. According to the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, approximately 1.4 million people in the United States experience a TBI each year,...
If you think you have suffered any kind of neck trauma, no matter how minor it may seem, it is best to see a doctor immediately. Only a physician is qualified to determine the appropriate steps to keep your neck and spinal cord safe. If you are...
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can cause a number of physical, emotional and social difficulties, including problems with communication. If you or a loved one has speech or language difficulties following a head injury, a speech-language...
A traumatic birth can cause a child to develop one of several conditions in which fine motor skills are compromised. Such conditions range from cerebral palsy to dysgraphia, and are typically caused by oxygen starvation occurring during a...
Since treatment aims to control symptoms through behavioral modifications and the reprocessing of traumatic memories, you'll be exposed to various psychotherapy techniques as you treat your case of PTSD. Most treatment programs use a combination...
Post-traumatic stress disorder develops in individuals who have been exposed to a severe or mortal threat to their safety, whether real or imagined. Commonly seen in war veterans who return from combat, PTSD occurs in all age ranges, genders and...
Foot drop, or dropped foot, is not a specific disease, rather it is a symptom caused by weakness of the muscle located on the front of your shin that allows you to pull your toes up and toward your body, according to the Northern California...
The knee joint complex is the largest in the human body and very elaborate in design. The knee is composed of two distinct joints located inside one joint capsule: the patellofemoral and tibiofemoral joint. The patellofemoral joint involves the...
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be mild, moderate or severe, and a closed head injury occurs when the head hits an object violently and suddenly. If an object pierces the skull, doctors refer to it as a penetrating head injury. The trauma...
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) causes a variety of deficits, depending on the extent of the injury. The rehabilitation team's job is to help the individual regain independence in activities of daily living (ADL). As a member of the hospital or...
Fish oil, high in anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids, has been used for its beneficial effects on a variety of health conditions, including heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Fish oil also supports proper brain development and...
A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is the result of a blow to the head in which the brain suffers damage. A number of complications can occur from a TBI that require both immediate and ongoing, long-term treatment, according to...
If you suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, you'll present psychological symptoms, including flashbacks of the traumatic event. These flashbacks can be so vivid and detailed, you'll relive the trauma and react as though it were really...
Because very young children lack the vocabulary and communication skills to express their reactions to and memories of trauma, it might be difficult for you to recognize PTSD in them. However, if you know or suspect that a child has been exposed...
Traumatic brain injury is brain damage resulting from the head being subjected to forceful sudden impact or a foreign object forced into the skull. Traumatic brain injury can be mild, moderate or severe. Symptoms and treatments vary depending on...
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, used to be a disorder diagnosed in veterans coming back from war. Once known as "shell-shock," the National Institute of Mental Health now defines PTSD as an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure...
Traumatic Brain Injury, commonly known as TBI, affects almost 5 million Americans and their daily functions. Long-term effects of brain injuries can affect mood, balance, memory and speech. Occupational therapists, including speech and physical...
If you're suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, you'll likely be directed by a physician or mental-health professional to take part in individual therapy. Led by a experienced psychologist who specializes in treating PTSD, these sessions...
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