Brain Injuries | Cerebral Laceration
Cerebral laceration means tearing of brain tissue or blood vessels in the brain. It's similar to Diffuse Axonal Injury but affects different parts of the brain.
Different Types of Hematomas in the Brain
A hematoma is a collection of blood outside the blood vessels. This occurs when a blood vessel ruptures allowing the blood to escape and pool in a certain area.
Imaging Tests Used to Diagnose Brain Injuries
Many times brain injuries go unrecognized and therefore untreated. Imaging tests such as MRIs, SPECT, CT and PET scans can help diagnose a brain injury.
A Concussion is a Brain Injury
A concussion disrupts the function of the brain and is considered a mild brain injury. It is caused when brain cells, called neurons, become damaged.
Memory Loss After a Concussion
When someone suffers a concussion it is considered a mild brain injury. From a medical perspective, evidence of a mild brain injury includes loss of memory.
Two Common Misunderstandings About Brain Injury
It’s common for clients to our office after a crash and downplay brain injury symptoms because they believe it’s something that should clear up on its own.
