Citation

Capizzi A, Woo J, Verduzco-Gutierrez M. Med. Clin. North Am. 2020; 104(2): 213-238.

Affiliation

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Brain Injury and Stroke Programs, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital, 1333 Moursund Street, Houston, TX 77030, USA. Electronic address: Monica.verduzco-gutierrez@uth.tmc.edu.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.mcna.2019.11.001

PMID

32035565

Abstract

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an acquired insult to the brain from an external mechanical force that may result in temporary or permanent impairment. The goal of this article is to provide a general review of the epidemiology, pathophysiology and medical management of adult patients with TBI for providers practicing outside the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. The medical and rehabilitation management of moderate to severe TBI is the focus of this article, with a brief discussion of the management of mild injuries.

Copyright © 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

Acquired brain injury; Concussion; Disorders of consciousness; Head injury; TBI; Traumatic brain injury