Brain injuries are common after an automobile collision, and they can occur even when there is no direct head impact. Unfortunately, many cases of brain injury are undiagnosed and unrecognized.

The key to recovery from a brain injury is to realize that injury has occurred. Some of the most common symptoms of mild brain injury are headache, dizziness, confusion, loss of concentration, and problems with memory.

The articles below discuss some of the newest information we have on brain injury as it relates to automobile collisions.

 

Misconceptions About Traumatic Brain Injury

How many times have we heard someone say, "Well, it's just a concussion." Brain injury is serious, because brain tissue does not easily recover from trauma — if at all. This report discusses some of the most common misconceptions about brain injury.

Whiplash: The Neck and the Brain

Some of the most common symptoms of whiplash are difficult to diagnose. This study found that 2% of whiplash patients may actually have injury to the brainstem after an auto crash.

Similarities Between Whiplash and Brain Injury

This study looked at hockey players who had suffered either a whiplash or brain injury during a game. The authors stress the importance of checking for brain injury in any patient with head or neck injuries.

Brain Injury or Chronic Pain: The Importance of Diagnosis

This is another study that discusses the overlap between head injury and neck injury.

Aggressive Behavior After Head Injury

Sometimes, there are no obvious symptoms of brain injury. Numerous studies, however, have found that aggressive behavior is a warning sign of head injury. This study found that patients who exhibit aggression or depression after an injury may be suffering from brain injury and should be evaluated.

Olfactory Function After Mild Brain Injury

One of the potential symptoms of brain trauma is problems with the sense of smell.