Coup-Contrecoup Injury: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

shop-mgr2023-01-05T16:46:17+08:00 Coup-contrecoup brain injuries occur when a head injury results in damage to 2 sides of the brain (the side of the trauma and the opposite side of the brain). Because they affect multiple areas of the brain, coup-contrecoup injuries can result in various secondary complications and are one of the most serious types of traumatic brain injury. What Causes a Coup-Contrecoup Injury? The terms coup and contrecoup are French for “blow” and “counterblow.” Therefore, a coup-contrecoup injury actually refers to two separate brain injuries sustained during the same incident. A coup injury refers to the brain damage that occurs directly under the point of impact. In...

Temporal Lobe Damage: Understanding the Effects, Treatments, & Recovery Process

shop-mgr2023-01-05T16:40:51+08:00 When temporal lobe damage occurs, it can create unique secondary effects. The temporal lobe controls many functions including emotions, sensory processing, and memory. When the temporal lobe is impacted by a traumatic brain injury, it can impair these functions and significantly affect how individuals interact with their surroundings. Functions Affected by Temporal Lobe Damage Each area of the brain controls different functions and no two brain injuries are exactly alike. Therefore, depending on the severity and location of damage to the temporal lobe, individuals can experience a variety of cognitive impairments. The temporal lobes play a role in many essential functions, including: Processing sensory information (mainly...

Damage to the Thalamus: Understanding the Side Effects and Recovery Process

shop-mgr2023-01-05T16:38:46+08:00 When a brain injury affects the thalamus, it can lead to sensory and/or cognitive side effects. This article will share symptoms and treatment to help you understand the ways in which thalamus damage can affect your everyday life. As with all types of TBI, it’s important to work closely with your medical team during recovery. What is the Thalamus? Most neurologists refer to the thalamus as the brain’s relay station. That’s because almost all sensory information must pass through it before moving on to the cerebral cortex. These sensory signals travel up the spinal cord and into the thalamus, which lies just above the brainstem. The thalamus...

Cerebral Cortex Damage: Definition, Symptoms, and Recovery

shop-mgr2023-01-05T16:33:36+08:00 Cerebral cortex damage can cause serious problems, depending on the location of the injury. Because the cerebral cortex includes almost every lobe within the brain, damage to the cerebral cortex can lead to multiple issues, including problems with: Cognition Sensation Movement Behavior Today you will learn more about cerebral cortex damage and how it can be treated. What is the Cerebral Cortex? The cerebral cortex acts as the outer layer of tissue that covers the cerebrum (the uppermost part of the brain, above the cerebellum). The cerebral cortex is around 5 millimeters thick and contains nearly 70% of the brain’s 100 billion neurons. It is covered by the meninges and is...

Occipital Lobe Damage: How It Affects Vision & Recovery Process

shop-mgr2023-01-05T16:26:51+08:00 Occipital lobe damage can cause a person to experience different vision problems. While other types of TBI may result in a wide variety of side effects, damage to the occipital lobe is unique because it generally affects one thing: sight. However, vision problems can manifest in different ways. This makes it important to gain a better understanding of how occipital lobe damage can affect someone, and what rehabilitation methods are available. This article will explain the various symptoms and treatments for damage to the occipital lobe. Let’s get started. Understanding the Occipital Lobe The occipital lobe, located in the rear portion of the cerebral...