Is traumatic brain injury permanent?

However, the terms head injury and brain injury are often used interchangeably. Similarly, brain injuries fall under the classification of central nervous system injuries and neurotrauma. In neuropsychology research literature, in general the term "traumatic brain injury" is used to refer to non-penetrating traumatic brain injuries. read more

A traumatic brain injury can cause a wide range of functional short- or long-term changes affecting thinking, sensation, language or emotions. The permanent consequences of having a TBI also range from whether the injury was mild or severe. read more

In fact, TBI is a contributing factor to a third (30%) of all injury-related deaths in the United States. 1 In 2010, approximately 2.5 million people sustained a traumatic brain injury. 2 Individuals with more severe injuries are more likely to require hospitalization. read more