New Research Uncovers Long-Term Effects of TBI on Children

13th February, 2017

17 February 2017, Newsletter, OT, PT, TBI

[Source: Medical News Today]

Traumatic brain injury in a serious health concern, especially among children and adolescents. New research uncovers the long-term effects of traumatic brain injury on children.

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is any injury to the head that interferes with the normal functioning of the brain. This can be a violent blow or bump, which can result in a sudden jolt, or a penetrating injury that pierces the skull and the brain tissue.

TBIs can range from mild (commonly known as a concussion) to severe, potentially resulting in unconsciousness or memory loss.

Children participating in school sports have a particularly high risk of experiencing TBI. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that in 2009, almost 250,000 children and adolescents aged 19 and younger received treatment for sports and recreation-related TBIs and concussions.

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