Traumatic Brain Injury: A Review of Practice Management and Recent Advances

Carol Y. Crooks, Jennifer M. Zumsteg, Kathleen R. Bell

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Abstract

This review of traumatic brain injury encompasses its impact on society, pathophysiology, and rehabilitative management. Topics include mild traumatic brain injury, outcomes, prognosis, cognitive rehabilitation, behavioral management, and neurologic and medical complications. Emphasis is placed on clinically relevant topics that have had recent developments or have been historically difficult to treat. Neurologic complications discussed include seizure, balance, visual dysfunction, and spasticity. Medical complications discussed include neuroendocrine and pain issues.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)681-710
Number of pages30
JournalPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America
Volume18
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2007

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
  • Rehabilitation

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