Improvements in Function With Inpatient Rehabilitation in a Patient Following a Traumatic Brain Injury: A Case Report

Traumatic brain injury has been a leading cause of morbidity, mortality, and disability. Patients may experience cognitive and functional decline, depending on the severity. In this case report, a patient presents with a closed-head traumatic brain injury that was sustained after a motor vehicle accident. Through a comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation plan with physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and neuropsychological assessments, this patient was able to gain functionality, as shown by his Ranchos Los Amigos Revised Scale. This scale is used to describe the cognitive and behavioral patterns found in recovering patients following a traumatic brain injury. With this case report, we hope to raise awareness within the medical community of the benefits of inpatient rehabilitation so that patients suffering from traumatic brain injury can receive better functional and cognitive recovery.