Traumatic brain injury is classified as either open or closed. In an open injury, something has penetrated through the skull and into the brain. This can happen from falling objects or flying debris during an accident. When there is an open injury, infection is of great concern, in addition to bleeding and swelling of the […]
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 […]
Emotions Surrounding a Loved One’s Serious Injury Accident
If you are a family member, loved one or friend of an individual critically injured in an accident, you may experience a range of emotions. It’s common to feel shocked that someone you care for has been seriously injured. This is often followed by denial. You may feel that you can’t believe the accident has […]
PTSD More Likely if Others at Fault
Modern medicine has made great advances which increase one’s ability to survive a serious injury accident. Healing involves not only the bones and tissues of the body, but also how one feels about the accident, the emotional impact of disabilities, and the stress of the entire event. A recent study explores the likelihood of developing […]
