Citation

Emerson JA. Mo. Med. 2008; 105(2): 146-149.

Affiliation

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Missouri, Rusk Rehabilitation Center, Columbia, Missouri, USA. emersonja@health.missouri.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Missouri State Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

18453193

Abstract

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a major cause of morbidity and is the leading cause of death and acquired disability in children. It has been referred to as the"silent epidemic"and is a major public health concern with significant long term sequellae. More aggressive management has improved mortality in children. Outcomes depend on injury severity. Multi-disciplinary intervention can help to hasten recovery, improve outcomes, and decrease complications.

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