A case study on traumatic brain injury

Date of Completion

1997

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Brain Injuries, Traumatic

Abstract

Rehabilitation is defined as the development of the person to the fullest physical, psychological, social, vocational, avocational and education potential consistent with his or her anatomical impairment and environmental limitations, Clearly, brain injury rehabilitation is a broad field encompassing a range of problems that require a variety of solutions. The common goal is to reduce handicap by optimizing an individual's skill repertoire or the modification of the environment in which or she must function. Therefore, the objective of this case report is to identify common problems encountered by the patient in order to provide compensatory strategies to overcome his their permanent deficits. E.E., a 42 year old male is a classic example of a Traumatic Brain Injury patient. Patient's condition started 3 1/2 year ago and his diagnosis was Traumatic Brain Injury S/P Craniotomy with recovery due to a direct blow to the anterolateral aspects of his head. Patient was also comatose for 1 and 1/2 month. He as unconscious after the accident, but length of unconsciousness was not noted. He suffered anterograde amnesia and was dependent in all aspects of ADL after the accident. He undergone rehabilitation at DIMDRU irregularly and an out-patient for 7 mos. and stopped a year ago. Patient still has some standing balance and tolerance deficits and still is dependent in some aspects of ADL with cognitive deficits. The patient and her wife was taught some balance and coordination exercise which are indicated at the recommendation part of this paper. From the physical intellectual and behavioral deficits the patient manifest, we can learn from this by realizing that working on a safe environment and knowing what to do in conditions such as this will prevent a family man and sole provider from being shut down in his home and unable to support his family. We will also realize that continuous and regular rehabilitation is vital for the recovery of functions and in minimizing disabilities. We must not forget prevention as the only truly successful "cure" for head injuries.

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