Category: Types of TBI

Left hemisphere brain damage can lead to difficulties with language and reasoning skills, among other secondary effects. Understanding the potential effects of left hemisphere brain

Right hemisphere brain damage can affect a wide variety of motor, cognitive, and emotional functions. For example, it can cause difficulties with memory or paralysis

Coup-contrecoup brain injuries occur when a head injury results in damage to 2 sides of the brain (the side of the trauma and the opposite

When temporal lobe damage occurs, it can create unique secondary effects. The temporal lobe controls many functions including emotions, sensory processing, and memory. When the temporal

The long-term effects of mild traumatic brain injury can be anything but mild. Migraines, dizziness, depression, and cognitive impairments are just a few of the

Diffuse axonal injuries are generally a severe type of traumatic brain injury. Fortunately, through neuroplasticity, it is possible to encourage recovery in the areas of the

Global brain injuries are one of the most severe types of brain injury possible. While the road to recovery might be long, it is still

When a brain injury affects the thalamus, it can lead to sensory and/or cognitive side effects. This article will share symptoms and treatment to help

Cerebral cortex damage can cause serious problems, depending on the location of the injury. Because the cerebral cortex includes almost every lobe within the brain,

Of the various types of brain injuries possible, brain stem damage is by far the most life-threatening. The brain stem is home to the most basic life