The Spectrum of Traumatic Brain Injuries

Published25 Sep 2019
Author Lynnie Fein-Schaffer
Source BrainFacts/SfN

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when a strong blow to the head causes the brain to impact with the skull, or an object penetrates the skull into the brain. One of the most common types of TBIs in the United States are concussions.

Click on the targets in the image below to learn more about what happens during and after a TBI.

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About the Author

Lynnie Fein-Schaffer

Lynnie is the former Outreach Associate for BrainFacts.org. She graduated from Smith College in 2017 with degrees in economics and psychology.

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