Diagnosis and Management of Acute Concussion
Over the past 2 decades, there have been major advances in the basic and clinical science of concussion and mild traumatic brain injury. These advances now provide a more evidence-informed…
Management of Medical Complications During the Rehabilitation of Moderate-Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain injury specialists are experienced providers able to identify and treat the unique medical complications after moderate-severe traumatic brain injury, including posttraumatic seizures, paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity, spasticity, hydrocephalus, agitation, neuroendocrine…
Disorders of Consciousness
Disorder of consciousness (DOC) is a state of prolonged altered consciousness, which can be categorized into coma, vegetative state, or minimally conscious state based on neurobehavioral function. The pathophysiology of…
Acute Management of Moderate-Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) continues to be a major public health problem. Proposed treatments have not withstood testing in clinical trials because of failure to account for different types of…
Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Blessen C. Eapen, MD, Editor David X. Cifu, MD, Editor
Pathophysiology of Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has become the signature injury of the military conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan and also has a high rate of occurrence in civilian populations in the…
Guidance Techniques for Botulinum Toxin Injections: A Comparison
CHAPTER 13 Guidance Techniques for Botulinum Toxin Injections: A Comparison Katharine E. Alter Muscle overactivity including spasticity, dystonia, other forms of hypertonia, and movement disorders are common impairments affecting patients…
