There is no controversy that early intervention following mild traumatic brain injury changes the short term outcome and in some cases prevents ongoing significant adjustment problems associated with post-concussive syndrome. Symptoms following a concussion or a mild traumatic brain injury in the early days to a few weeks consist of headaches, insomnia, decreased speed of […]
Depression Common after Minor Injuries
Depression is an often missed complication of minor traumatic injuries. There are a number of factors that can lead to depression, and catching the risk factors early can help recovery after being hurt in an accident. One study funded by the National Institutes of Mental Health finds that even minor traumatic injuries, from which patients […]
Concussion? Just Call It What It Is: A Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Patients who suffer a mild TBI generally have a good prognosis but there are short and long-term manifestations of the injury that must not be ignored.
