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1Brown University Health, Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center, Newport, RI; Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Department of Neurology, Providence, RI.
Rhode Island Medical Journal (2013)
|July 28, 2025
Summary
Severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI) cause lasting deficits. This case report details the neurocognitive, motor, and sensory outcomes and complications following a severe TBI.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Traumatology
Background:
- Severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI) result from external forces causing brain tissue damage.
- TBI can lead to significant and long-term cognitive, sensory, and motor impairments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case report detailing the outcomes of severe traumatic brain injury.
- To highlight the neurocognitive, motor, and sensory results and associated sequelae of TBI.
Main Methods:
- Case report methodology.
- Detailed assessment of neurocognitive, motor, and sensory functions post-TBI.
- Documentation of complications and sequelae.
Main Results:
- Demonstration of prolonged neurocognitive deficits following severe TBI.
- Observation of significant motor and sensory impairments.
- Identification of various sequelae complicating the recovery process.
Conclusions:
- Severe TBI leads to multifaceted and persistent deficits.
- Understanding the outcomes and sequelae is crucial for managing TBI patients.
- This case underscores the complexity of TBI recovery and management.
