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Rehabilitation after brain injury: impact of posttraumatic epilepsy

J Herbert1, O Devinsky1

  • 1Department of Neurology, New York University School of Medicine, Hospital for Joint Diseases, 301 East 17th Street, New York, NY 10003, USA.

Neurorehabilitation
|February 15, 2014
PubMed

Insights

Head trauma, a major cause of disability, can lead to posttraumatic seizures and epilepsy. This review examines the link between these conditions and rehabilitation outcomes after head injury.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • Head trauma is a significant cause of death and disability, particularly in young adults.
  • Annually, hundreds of thousands are hospitalized for head injuries in the US, with closed head injuries being most common.
  • Motor vehicle accidents and falls are primary causes of head trauma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the existing literature on posttraumatic seizures and epilepsy following closed head injury.
  • To explore the relationship between these neurological sequelae and rehabilitation outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies concerning head trauma, posttraumatic seizures, posttraumatic epilepsy, and rehabilitation.
  • Analysis of the impact of these conditions on recovery and long-term outcomes.

Main Results:

  • A substantial number of head injury survivors experience significant medical, psychological, and neurological sequelae.
  • Posttraumatic seizures and epilepsy are recognized complications of head trauma.
  • The impact of these sequelae on rehabilitation outcomes requires further investigation.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the relationship between posttraumatic seizures/epilepsy and rehabilitation is crucial for improving patient care.
  • Further research is needed to optimize rehabilitation strategies for individuals with a history of head trauma and subsequent seizures or epilepsy.

Keywords:
Closed head injuryHead traumaPosttraumatic epilepsySeizures

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