Category Archives: Brain Injury Law
Unnecessary Spinal Surgery Is Costly And May Put Some Patients At Risk
Spinal surgery is considered unnecessary if there is pain, but no radiological abnormalities or neurologic deficits. In a year-long study by a senior neurosurgeon, 47 out of 274 spinal surgeries had been considered unnecessary, but were completed anyway. These patients
The Risk Of Multiple Sclerosis Is Increased After Traumatic Brain Injury
In a large study of more than 72,000 traumatic brain injury patients and more than 200,000 controls, over a period of six years, researchers have recently reported an increased risk of multiple sclerosis after traumatic brain injury. Multiple sclerosis is
Low Level Laser Light Therapy For Traumatic Brain And Spinal Cord Injuries
Laser therapy has been long known to heal wounds, alleviate pain, and reduce inflammation. Low level light therapy (LLLT) is considered to be a “cold” type of laser therapy because it does not emit enough power to produce significant heat—making
Perinatal Brain Injury: Predicting Outcomes
Neonatal encephalopathy, or disturbed neurological functioning in a term infant, affects between 1 and 7 babies out of 1000 live births. It causes permanent disability in terms of cognitive and motor development in 15-20% of affected newborns. An MRI scan
Social Functioning In Children With Traumatic Brain Injury: Markers For Poor Adolescent Relationships
In the highly supportive environment of early childhood, children with traumatic brain injury do not show evidence of significant friendship problems. However, as children age, relationships become more complex, and children with TBI become more vulnerable to social isolation and
Continuity of Care For Patients With TBI: Effective Networks
People with traumatic brain injury often have complex problems that require multifaceted solutions. Networks, which consist of individuals, teams, and organizations that are linked together, are frequently touted as a method for addressing the difficulties these patients face in accessing
Functional MRI Displays Consciousness After Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Functional MRI (fMRI) is a type of neuroimaging that can display brain activity that corresponds to different tasks. One potential use for fMRI is to assess brain functioning in people who are in a minimally conscious state due to severe
The Thinning of The Corpus Callosum Might Not be a Normal Part of Development
The corpus callosum, the white matter tracts that connect one side of the brain to the other, changes size and shape during childhood development and well into early adulthood. The thinning of the corpus callosum, particularly the posterior area, has
“Discharge Against Medical Advice” is Higher in Intentional Brain Injury Cases
Discharge Against Medical Advice (DAMA) is associated with poor outcome, frequent readmission, higher mortality, and increased risk of psychiatric and medical complications. Research has shown that head injury is highly correlated with DAMA. A recent review of past research has
Public Knowledge About Concussion Is Inaccurate
Traumatic brain injury, head injury, and concussion are all terms that can be used interchangeably when describing the now accepted clinical diagnosis “mild traumatic brain injury.” The clinical definition of mild traumatic brain injury has only recently been accepted, and
