Paper On Head Injury

Concussion is a brain injury caused by movement of brain within the skull due to external forces that may cause sudden acceleration or decoration of a person such as collisions. It is a traumatically induced transient disturbance to the functioning of the brain caused by complex pathophysiological process (Harmon et al.). A bump, blow, or jolt to the head may cause concussion. Concussions also emanates from a blow to the body that causes the head and hence the brain to move quickly back and forth, causing the brain to bounce around or twist within the skull. Many people/studies refer to concussions as mild traumatic brain injuries (MTBI) (Harmon et al.).

a. Concussions can be defined as “by immediate and transient alteration in brain function, including alteration of mental status and level of consciousness, resulting from mechanical force or trauma.”

It is where the fracture of the skull occurs due to sudden blow or sharp objects. This requires immediate medical treatment to avoid the life threatening. (Van Meter & Hubert, 2014.)

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head or body, a fall, or another injury that jerks or shakes the brain inside the skull. The brain is made up of soft tissue which is surrounded by blood and spinal fluid. So, when the head is moved very sudden the brain can easily move through this fluid and his against the skull. This movement can cause bruising and swelling to the brain, tearing of the blood vessels and injury to the nerve cells. The main focus for after a concussion is the person’s cranial nerves, which are nerves that branch off of the brain stem, and primarily control the functions which are within the head. In other terms, the nerves that controls the senses in the body;

How an injury to the head can do damage to the brain varies. Brain swelling and disruption of blood supply are some direct causes of damage (Kolb & Whishaw, 2009). However, neurological damage develops after (also known as secondary injuries) the immediate moment of impact (Ghajar, 2000). In other words even minor head injuries can lead to lasting disabilities and that the injuries are amassed. Meaning that a minor injury can result in a major impairment (Ponsford, Sloan, & Snow, 2012).

Brain Injury, also know as TBI. Concussions cause the brain or skull to shake, bounce or twist the

A concussion is a type of TBI that is caused from an impact to the head or from a jolt of the head which can be caused by a fall. A person receives a concussion when the brain hits the side of the inner skull due to the blow. This causes the brain to become more sensitive to some aspects of life. There are three different levels of a concussion mild, moderate, and severe. All three of these forms all have different symptoms (although some overlap) and different lengths of recovery.

The brain is a fragile organ. It is cushioned by cerebrospinal fluid that acts as a shock absorber for minor impacts (Sports Concussion Institute). A concussion is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. These types of impacts are usually received during a sport, car accident, fall, etc. Cerebrospinal fluid is not enough to protect the brain.

The leading cause of concussions is impact to the head. Everytime you go head to head with someone it shakes your head and brain. Everytime this happen it leaves a bruise or grey matter on the otter of the brain. Scientist say that real damage from concussions occur deep in the brain, in what they call the white matter. This results in stretching and twisting of the brain. Scientists also commonly believe that this kind of brain disease is caused not only by these severe concussive hits, but also by the accumulation of more minor blows.

Concussions are a very frightening and dangerous injury. A concussion is a traumatic brain injury in which your brain rattles around in your skull. When you sustain a concussion, your brain may jolt as a result from the impact. This form of brain injury can cause bruising, damage to the blood vessels, and injury to the nerves. Concussions are the most common brain injury. Although concussions are the least serious, they should not be taken lightly. Back in the day, people were unaware of concussions and the symptoms associated with them. As a result, people today especially former athletes are dying from past concussions. (Cantu, R. & Hyman M., 2012) Many people have seen, heard of, or had a concussion and they are relevant to everyone’s life.

It was September 30th, 2004. Former Pittsburgh Steeler Justin Strzelczyk drove his Ford pickup drunk the wrong way across highway I-90 colliding head-on with a tanker truck and died on impact (Finder). Justin wasn’t on drugs or drinking(Finder). Justin had a bipolar disorder from concussions from when he played football (Finder). According to WebMD “The brain is made of soft tissue. It's cushioned by spinal fluid and encased in the protective shell of the skull. When you sustain a concussion, the impact can jolt your brain. Sometimes, it literally causes it to move around in your head. Traumatic brain injuries can cause bruising, damage to the blood vessels, and injury to the nerves” (Lava). In a short and sweet version; it is a bruise to the brain. Concussions also have different levels

right, the brain shears and strains on the brain tissue which then causes the concussion (Sports

According to the CDC, a concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury. Concussions are usually caused by an impact or blow that thrusts the brain back and forth inside the skull. The impact can happen to the head, or it can be the result of a blow to the body. When the brain shifts in the skull, it can twist, stretch and impair healthy brain cells.

I have been playing soccer since I was 3 years old. Growing up I have seen many of my friends and teammates become effected by head injuries from the game. Whether it be from direct head to head contact from another player, or from heading a driven ball, I have seen the many different effects of a head injury.

◦Traumatic brain injury is cause by severe hit to the head and can cause comas.