How are traumatic brain injuries classified?

Persons with moderate traumatic brain injury generally can make a good recovery with treatment or successfully learn to compensate for their deficits. Severe Brain Injury. Severe head injuries usually result from crushing blows or penetrating wounds to the head. Such injuries crush, rip and shear delicate brain tissue. read more

Symptoms of severe traumatic brain injury are also similar to those of mild traumatic brain injury but more serious and longer-lasting. Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter Stay up-to-date on the latest advances in Alzheimer's and dementia treatments, care and research. read more

Traumatic brain injury (TBI), also known as intracranial injury, occurs when an external force injures the brain. TBI can be classified based on severity, mechanism (closed or penetrating head injury), or other features (e.g., occurring in a specific location or over a widespread area). read more