Neurology Advisor 12/5/17
Any trauma that causes jarring acceleration or deceleration of the brain within the skull can lead to brain dysfunction consistent with traumatic brain injury (TBI). The force might be direct, such as a violent blow to the head or a fall in which the head strikes the ground, or indirect like the shockwave from an explosion.2 Gunshots, knife wounds, or other penetrating injuries to the brain also cause TBI.
Approximately 1.5 million Americans experience TBI each year, and the related economic burden is estimated at $86 billion annually.3 Although more than three-quarters of TBI cases are mild with rapid symptom resolution, some people suffer persistent debilitation and pain.
Link: Full Article – Managing Chronic Pain Associated with Traumatic Brain Injury