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Almost two million individuals experience minor traumatic brain injury each year. Unfortunately, the vast majority of medical professionals do not recognize or understand the appearance, etiology, or problems associated with MTBI. Minor Traumatic Brain Injury provides an overview of the pathophysiology, evaluation, and associated behavioral problems and in-depth coverage of the latest diagnostic and intervention techniques.
List of contents
PART 1. What is Mild Traumatic Brain Injury? Epidemiology and Causation. The Post-Concussion Syndrome. Pathophysiology. Clinical Aspects of MTBI. Posttraumatic Headache. Clinical and Neuropsychological Aspects: Things to Look For. Interdisciplinary Evaluation of MTBI. Interdisciplinary Treatment of MTBI. Neuropharmacological Treatment. PART 2. Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Treatment Paradigms. The Physical Therapy Evaluation. Acquired Brain Injury and the Speech-Language Pathologist: A Primer for the SLP Entering the Brain Injury Industry. Occupational Therapy Evaluation and Treatment of the Brain Injured Patient. Neuropsychology for the Non-Neuropsychologist: Special Guidance for Working with Persons with MTBI. Auditory/Vestibular Symptoms, Evaluation, and Medico-Legal Considerations. Vision Function, Examination, and Rehabilitation in Patients Suffering From Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Pertinent Legal Aspects of MTBI.
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Gary W. Jay
Summary
Almost 2 million individuals experience minor traumatic brain injury (MTBI) yearly. This work reviews the pathophysiology, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, and associated clinical and behavioral problems. It offers an understanding of diagnostic and rehabilitation techniques through clinical data from practitioners who diagnose and treat MTBI.
