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By: Heath C. Murphy + – Personal Injury This is Part V of VI in my Personal Injury Medical Terms Glossary. Over the past three days I have addressed the most common injuries and terms related to the spinal injuries that can be expected to occur as a result of a slip and fall, a […]
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By: Heath C. Murphy + – Personal Injury
This is Part V of VI in my Personal Injury Medical Terms Glossary. Over the past three days I have addressed the most common injuries and terms related to the spinal injuries that can be expected to occur as a result of a slip and fall, a car accident, a motorcycle accident, a bicycle accident or a pedestrian accident. Today I will attempt to provide some definitions that relate to traumatic brain injuries.
Anoxic Brain Injury
An anoxic brain injury occurs when the brain does not receive any oxygen. Drowning, electrical shock, choking, strokes, heart attacks, toxins, disease and extremely high altitudes can cause anoxia. The long term prognosis is entirely dependent time which the brain has been deprived of oxygen.
Brain Contusion
Brain contusions are traumatic brain injuries that are usually caused by a blow to the head, such as those that could be expected to occur as a result of a slip and fall, a car accident, a motorcycle accident, a bicycle accident or a pedestrian accident. Brain contusions result when the brain slams against the sharp ridges on the interior of the skull which results in a bruise to the brain tissue.
Closed Head Brain Injury
A closed head brain injury is a traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head or a violent motion which causes the brain to slam against the inside of the skull. Closed head brain injuries can be classified as focal, meaning the damage is limited to one discrete area of the brain, or diffuse, meaning that they affect brain cells and tissues throughout the brain. Prognosis for a closed head brain injury is dependent on the severity of the injury.
Concussion
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury. Concussions alter the manner in which the brain functions. These alterations are sometimes temporary, but recent studies have shown that concussions can cause permanent brain damage and emotional issues. A concussion is usually caused by blow to the head, but can also be caused by a violent shaking of the head and upper body. Whiplash type injuries suffered in a rear end car collision have been known to be accompanied by concussion symptoms.
Depressed Skull Fracture
A compound fracture involves a break in, or loss of, skin and splintering of the bone.
Coup-Contrecoup
Coup-Contrecoup is a traumatic brain injury. It is essentially a brain contusion that has brain bruising both at the site of the impact and on the complete opposite side of the brain.
Depressed Skull Fracture
A depressed skull fracture is a break in a cranial bone (or “crushed” portion of skull) with depression of the bone in toward the brain. A skull fracture will be accompanied by a concussion or other more serious injuries to the brain.
Diffuse Axonal Injury
A diffuse axonal injury occurs when the brain moves inside the skull tearing nerves and other brain structures. The easiest situation in which to imagine a diffuse axonal injury is shaken baby syndrome. However, diffuse axonal injuries can be caused by a car accident. The long term prognosis of a person suffering a diffuse axonal injury depends upon the area of the brain affected. Permanent impairments are to be expected.
Glasgow Coma Scale
The Glasgow Coma Scale is a testing tool used by medical professionals to evaluate the seriousness of traumatic brain injuries. The medical professionals evaluate the level of consciousness on a scale of 3 to 15. The doctor will chart how each patient responds to stimuli using the Glasgow Coma Scale. A score of 3 is profoundly unconscious, while 15 is normal.
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