Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a change in brain function, or other evidence of brain damage caused by an external force. Traumatic impact injuries can be closed (non-penetrating) or open (penetrating).
Examples of a TBI include:
- Falls
- Motor vehicle accidents
- sports Accidents
- Assault
- Gunshot/stabbing
- Military actions
Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Injury can result from a variety of traumas and is most often seen as a result of car accidents, falls or an external force.