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Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment in New York

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Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment in New York

Elevate your recovery process by calling 347-602-9530 to schedule compassionate TBI treatment. 

If your loved one has a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, it can be a long road to recovery. Brain injuries vary greatly depending on the cause, and no two treatment plans are exactly alike. When you search “TBI neurologist near me,” you will discover that Neurodiagnostics Medical P.C. provides comprehensive treatment for patients with traumatic brain injuries in all five New York boroughs as well as on Long Island. 

Types of Traumatic Brain Injury

A traumatic brain injury occurs when an external force causes delicate brain matter to hit the inside of the skull, causing bruising and swelling. For example, they can occur if someone sustains gunshot wounds, causing direct damage to the brain or head trauma from falling after getting shot. 

A medical team will evaluate each patient to determine the severity of the injury. Traumatic brain injuries are one of two types:

  • Penetrating TBI. Any time something pierces the skull and enters the brain, it causes a penetrating brain injury.
  • Closed TBI. TBI from a car accident, fall, or sports accident can cause mild to severe damage to the brain without penetrating through the skull. Because closed brain injuries are harder to diagnose, seeing a neurologist after a car accident or other event is the best way to ensure no brain injury occurred. 

According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are about 190 TBI-related deaths every day. Even if you feel fine after an accident, don’t refuse a medical evaluation. Not all injuries are immediately apparent after a traumatic event.

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Testing for a Suspected Brain Injury

Physicians measure each component on a 15-point scale called the Glasgow Coma Scale to determine the severity of the injury. The examination assesses the central nervous system, including brain and eye function. It also assesses the peripheral nervous system, which includes areas other than the brain and spine.

During the evaluation, medical professionals check the level of verbal, ocular, and motor responses to different stimuli. The check if the patient is:

  • Awake: They respond to the physician’s voice or physical touch. If a person is in a coma, they will not respond to either.
  • Alert: They can respond to verbal questions and understand what is happening in the moment.
  • Oriented: They answer simple questions correctly, like the date, their name, and where they are.

Using Imaging To Detect Brain Injury

In the event of a suspected brain injury, a computed tomography (CT) scan can identify brain hemorrhaging, bruising, and skull fractures. However, not all brain injuries show up on a CT scan.

Diffuse axonal injury occurs when the brain shifts upon impact, causing nerve fibers to tear. These tears are catastrophic to the patient but are too small to appear on CT or MRI scans. Though they are difficult to diagnose, diffuse axonal injury makes up about half of the TBI cases every year, according to Newsome | Melton.

Lasting Results of Traumatic Brain Injury

Patients with mild brain injuries could see a full recovery in a matter of months with prompt treatment. More severe injuries could cause lasting disabilities that require long-term rehabilitation services. 

Lasting results of traumatic brain injury range from common problems like fatigue and headaches to more serious issues that impact quality of life, such as:

  • Communication difficulties: Patients can suffer from aphasia, which is the inability to speak or understand verbal communication. They may have to relearn simple tasks like brushing their teeth or getting dressed. In some cases, they may have to relearn how to read or write. 
  • Cognitive decline: This could include a variety of problems like memory loss, time blindness, and the inability to work independently. Patients with brain injuries could have poor judgment, chronic confusion, and a short attention span.
  • Loss of motor skills: TBI patients often experience muscle spasticity, tremors, and loss of balance. Physical therapy may help some patients reduce tremors and strengthen lost motor skills. 
  • Epilepsy: In cases of severe TBI, patients could suffer from seizures. They most commonly occur within the first year of recovery but can continue for many years, depending on the patient.

Treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury

Treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury

Treating a traumatic brain injury begins the moment the patient enters the hospital. Treating acute injuries and getting the patient stable is the first priority. Once the patient is stable, a TBI neurologist can work with the patient and their family to decide on short- and long-term goals.

Treatment depends on the type of TBI, the level of disability resulting from the injury, and the support system available to the patient. 

While every patient recovers at their own pace, a 2014 study from Johns Hopkins found that patients with higher education have a better cognitive reserve, allowing them to recover faster after a traumatic brain injury.

TBI recovery could include help with skills such as:

  • Socialization: Relearning how to interact with family and friends in socially acceptable ways.
  • Independent living: Everyday activities like feeding themselves, grooming, and getting dressed to regain independence. 
  • Mobility: Relearning to walk or how to transfer in and out of a wheelchair or other assistive device.

TBI Therapy With Neurodiagnostics Medical P.C.

It’s imperative that you seek medical attention in order to recover from a traumatic brain injury. We can help identify symptoms of a brain injury after a car accident or any other type of traumatic event. Fill out our online form or call 347-602-9530 to schedule an appointment in all five NYC boroughs and on Long Island.

Our doctors accept most insurance plans, including workers’ compensation, no-fault, and PIP (personal injury protection). Same-day appointments may be available.

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FAQ

While everyone is different, many TBI patients do eventually see a full recovery with dedicated therapies.

Avoid contact sports like football, amusement park rides, and anything else that could cause a concussion or head trauma after a TBI.

If parts of the brain atrophy, the damaged tissue can appear on an MRI long after the injury occurred.

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