Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is damage to the brain caused by external physical force. It is not a degenerative or inherited condition. TBI may produce a diminished or altered state of consciousness. It can result in impaired cognitive (thinking) abilities, emotional functioning or physical skills. It can also affect behavioral or emotional functioning. TBI-related impairments can be temporary or permanent and cause partial or total functional disability.
What is TBI?
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is damage to the brain caused by external physical force. It is not a degenerative or inherited condition. TBI may produce a diminished or altered state of consciousness. It can result in impaired cognitive (thinking) abilities, emotional functioning or physical skills. It can also affect behavioral or emotional functioning. TBI-related impairments can be temporary or permanent and cause partial or total functional disability.