Brain concussion is also known as the mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI). In this high velocity era, the emergency department often receives cases of traumatic brain injuries. They can be from motor-vehicle accident, a fall, sports accident, or due to assault. Although the skull is a very tough bone carrying the important role of protecting the fragile brain, high-velocity collision injuries can be severe enough to cause certain extent of damage to the brain, causing the patient to experience various symptoms. Continue reading →