- the head being struck by an object;
- the head striking an object;
- the brain undergoing an acceleration/deceleration movement without direct external trauma to the head;
- a foreign body penetrating the brain;
- forces generated from events such as a blast or explosion; and
- other undefined forces.
See Resources
Understanding TBI Part 1: What happens to the brain during injury and in the early stages of recovery from TBI?
This information sheets is written for consumers through a collaboration between the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) and the TBI Model Systems of Care. Spanish version (en español)
What are the Leading Causes of TBI from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control.
MEDLINEplus: Head and Brain Injuries This easy to use website of the National Library of Medicine provides links to articles, research reports, and organizations covering various aspects of head and brain injuries. Some information is available in Spanish.
Understanding Brain Injury: What you should know about brain injury and recovery
This video uses simple language and images of real people who have sustained a brain injury, as well as medical experts and advocates. Produced by Shepherd Center and KPKinteractive in collaboration with the American Trauma Society, the Brain Injury Association of America and the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.