By Robert I. Feinberg | Published June 27, 2013 | Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Tags: blow to the head, brain injury, concussion, head injury, TBI | Leave a comment
The human skull is designed to protect the brain from external injury. However, a fall or blow to the head can cause the soft tissue of the brain to move violently or strike against the hard shell of the skull, which can result in a concussion. This type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) can also Read More
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