Traumatic Brain Injury (Head Injury)

A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) or Head Injury is caused by an external force. It could cause a severe blow to the brain culminating into serious injury. A head injury can be grouped into closed and penetrating brain injury. A closed head injury happens when the brain and the skull remain intact. On the other hand, a penetrating Head Injury happens when a sharp item breaks opens the skull and enters the brain.

 

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF TBI?

 

Falls

Falling from a height such as from a bed, ladder, stairs, slipping in the bath, etc.

 

Vehicle collisions

Vehicular accidents is a common cause of TBI.

 

Violence

Gunshot wounds, domestic violence or child abuse is another cause of TBI

 

Extreme Sports

IAccidents during adventure sports or extreme sports can also cause traumatic head injuries.

 

 

WHAT ARE THE TRAUMATIC HEAD INJURY SYMPTOMS?

The signs & symptoms of trauma can appear immediately or even days and weeks later.

 
The initial signs of a head injury usually are:

Loss of consciousness

 

Headache

 

Nausea

 

Vomiting

 

Fatigue

 

Loss of balance

 


In more severe cases:

sensory and cognitive functioning defect

 

blurred vision

 

ringing in the ears

 

bad taste in the mouth

 

loss of smell

 

memory loss

 

concentration deficit

 

mood swings

 

 
Ranging from moderate to serious, these are the symptoms of a TBI:

 

Moderate

Severe

Convulsions
and seizures

   

Weakness and numbness
in toes and fingers

   

Agitation, combativeness
or other unusual behaviour

   

Coma

   

Dilation of one
or both pupils

   

Loss of
coordination

   

Slurred speech

   

CELL THERAPY

How Can Regenerative Medicine Treat Tarumatic Brain Injury?

Stem Cell Therpay For Traumatic Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury

 

Bone marrow-derived cell treatment for traumatic brain injury stimulates neurons as a consequence of neuroplasticity. Through this we not only form new cells but also reinforce the ongoing neuroplasticity. Many types of bone marrow-derived cells can be employed during bone marrow-derived cell treatment for traumatic brain injury.


Bone marrow derived bone marrow-derived cells are able to form neural cells. They help restore the damaged brain tissue after a traumatic brain injury. The transmitted bone marrow-derived cells to the brain can build a repair and renewal process of newer blood vessels. Development of new axons, neurogenesis and fresh communication between neurons help renew the brain damage. Some growth and neurotrophic factors help in restoring the neuron protection.


Bone marrow-derived cell treatment for traumatic brain injury helps restore lost cells through proliferation and differentiation. This transmits into the nervous tissues like astrocytes, oligodendrocytes and endothelial cells and ascertains practical improvement. To conclude, bone marrow-derived cell treatment for traumatic brain injury in India is a successful treatment for Head Injury and facilitates to heal the injured area.

 

 

 
 

THE NEUROGEN OUTCOME

A severe Head Injury / Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can be physically, mentally and emotionally shattering. Cell treatment for traumatic brain injury generates new hope in patients. The Cell treatment for traumatic brain injury in India, at NeuroGen, is followed by personalised physical therapy.

STATISTICS OF OVERALL IMPROVEMENTS IN PATIENTS AFTER REGENERATIVE MEDICINE FOR TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY/ HEAD INJURY IN INDIA AT NEUROGEN

94% patients have shown overall improvements


AT NEUROGEN BSI, REGENERATIVE MEDICINE FOR TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY IN INDIA HAVE SHOWN THESE IMPROVEMENTS:

Improved higher mental functions

 

Better posture

 

Increased trunk activity

 

More upper limb activity

 

Improved lower limb activity

 

Better coordination

 

 

Increased oromotor skills

 

Improved ambulation

 

More activities of Daily Living

 

 

 

Our patients exhibit clinical improvements which are co related with the affirmative changes that are seen in damaged nervous tissues as demonstrated by the PET-CT scan of our patients.

TREATMENTS THAT FOLLOW

The session of Bone marrow-derived cell treatment treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury in India together with neurorehabilitation facilitates in restoring the neural network by restoring the cells that are lost and all other cells present in the tissues of the brain. The patients who have experienced an acute Head Injury / Traumatic Brain Injury can restore their old life back through these two successful programs.

RESULTS

Success is the result of hard work and persistence

01. What is a Head Injury?

When a sudden blow or jolt or trauma causes brain damage, then it is known as Head Injury or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The traumatic effect of Head Injury can occur from mild concussion to severe coma.

02. Is Head Injury completely curable/recoverable?

The recovery process of a Head Injury / Traumatic Brain Injury can be decided upon the level or degree of injury and damage to the brain. The decision can be taken again after studying which brain parts are injured.

03. Does a traumatic head injury have long-term effects?

Lasting effects like a long-term neurological sequelae or neuro deficits are most likely. It may vary from severe cases of patients in coma, to paralysis of hands and legs, speech issues, swallowing issues, memory or cognitive issues.

04. Would my life be normal?

Some patients recover completely while some patients suffer from long term problems. The severity can be reduced by doing proper rehabilitation like physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, cognitive therapy and so on. Doing this improves the quality of life and takes the patient a step towards functional independence.

05. What are the possible long term complications seen?

A) A comatose patient will experience complications that any bedridden patient will have

B) If the patient does not undergo a rehabilitation session, then certain deformities or contractures are possible due to disuse of limbs

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C) Myositis ossificans can be classified as calcium and bone deposits in the joints which restricts joint movement and ambulation. So giving deep massages should be avoided.

D) Fits or seizures are experienced by some patients, who have suffered a Head Injury or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). It usually starts with an antiepileptic.

06. What is the role of cell therapy for Head Injury?

Bone marrow-derived cell treatment for traumatic brain injury along with rehabilitation works in the recovery of neurological deficits like all other incurable neurological disorders. It can help to improve all other problems which cannot be improved by rehabilitation alone.

07. How does cell therapy for head injury work?

The biological task of bone marrow-derived cells is to replenish and renew damaged cells. cell therapy for traumatic brain injury exploits this role by administering these cells in high concentrations directly in and around the damaged tissue, where they move forward with its self healing and repair.

08. Are there ethical concerns surrounding adult stem cell research and therapy?

No, there are no ethical concerns surrounding adult stem cell research and therapy. Ethical concerns are mostly occurs through the use of embryonic cells. Our therapy consists of using cells which are taken out from the patient’s own body and it is free from ethical concerns.

09. Does the cell treatment for traumatic brain injury have any side effects?

The whole cell treatment session is safe and till date none of our patients have shown any signs of neurological deterioration. In rare cases, side effects like headache for 3-4 days, neck or back pain, vomiting, mild rash or pain at the area of bone marrow aspirations may arise. Some unexpected medical complications can occur but that is just a possibility.

10. How long will it take me to know that I have benefitted from the cell treatment for traumatic brain injury?

This may vary from patient to patient. Some patients with traumatic brain injury make a speedy improvement by 3-6 months while in some cases patients take several months or years together to heal. And there are some patients that recover even before their discharge.

11. Is the transplantation of the cells done once or more than once?

This will depend on the condition of the patient. If the patient shows signs of improvement after the first surgery then a second transplantation of cells may be suggested by a team of experts. The second transplantation can transpire anytime between 3-6 months of the first cell therapy.

12. Can other treatments be taken at the same time?

We will have to review the entire dose of medication before coming upon a decision. Generally we do allow the patients to continue their other medication. But it is better to consult a doctor beforehand

CASE REPORT 1

 

This case is of an 18 year old male, who fell from a train and remained in a coma for six months. When he visited NeuroGen BSI, he was found to be hypertonic and hyperreflexic , disoriented in time, place and person, had an aggressive behavior, had severe motor weakness in all limbs....

 

CASE REPORT 2

 

This case is of a 34 year old man who was diagnosed with a case of a head injury / traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to the fall of a heavy object after which he suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage and parietal bone fractureHe was operated twice and had a residual right sided hemiparesis...

 



FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

01. What is a Head Injury?

When a sudden blow or jolt or trauma causes brain damage, then it is known as Head Injury or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The traumatic effect of Head Injury can occur from mild concussion to severe coma.

02. Is Head Injury completely curable/recoverable?

The recovery process of a Head Injury / Traumatic Brain Injury can be decided upon the level or degree of injury and damage to the brain. The decision can be taken again after studying which brain parts are injured.

03. Does a traumatic head injury have long-term effects?

Lasting effects like a long-term neurological sequelae or neuro deficits are most likely. It may vary from severe cases of patients in coma, to paralysis of hands and legs, speech issues, swallowing issues, memory or cognitive issues.

04. Would my life be normal?

Some patients recover completely while some patients suffer from long term problems. The severity can be reduced by doing proper rehabilitation like physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, cognitive therapy and so on. Doing this improves the quality of life and takes the patient a step towards functional independence.

05. What are the possible long term complications seen?

A) A comatose patient will experience complications that any bedridden patient will have

B) If the patient does not undergo a rehabilitation session, then certain deformities or contractures are possible due to disuse of limbs

\

C) Myositis ossificans can be classified as calcium and bone deposits in the joints which restricts joint movement and ambulation. So giving deep massages should be avoided.

D) Fits or seizures are experienced by some patients, who have suffered a Head Injury or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). It usually starts with an antiepileptic.

06. What is the role of cell therapy for Head Injury?

Bone marrow-derived cell treatment for traumatic brain injury along with rehabilitation works in the recovery of neurological deficits like all other incurable neurological disorders. It can help to improve all other problems which cannot be improved by rehabilitation alone.

07. How does cell therapy for head injury work?

The biological task of bone marrow-derived cells is to replenish and renew damaged cells. cell therapy for traumatic brain injury exploits this role by administering these cells in high concentrations directly in and around the damaged tissue, where they move forward with its self healing and repair.

08. Are there ethical concerns surrounding adult stem cell research and therapy?

No, there are no ethical concerns surrounding adult stem cell research and therapy. Ethical concerns are mostly occurs through the use of embryonic cells. Our therapy consists of using cells which are taken out from the patient’s own body and it is free from ethical concerns.

09. Does the cell treatment for traumatic brain injury have any side effects?

The whole cell treatment session is safe and till date none of our patients have shown any signs of neurological deterioration. In rare cases, side effects like headache for 3-4 days, neck or back pain, vomiting, mild rash or pain at the area of bone marrow aspirations may arise. Some unexpected medical complications can occur but that is just a possibility.

10. How long will it take me to know that I have benefitted from the cell treatment for traumatic brain injury?

This may vary from patient to patient. Some patients with traumatic brain injury make a speedy improvement by 3-6 months while in some cases patients take several months or years together to heal. And there are some patients that recover even before their discharge.

11. Is the transplantation of the cells done once or more than once?

This will depend on the condition of the patient. If the patient shows signs of improvement after the first surgery then a second transplantation of cells may be suggested by a team of experts. The second transplantation can transpire anytime between 3-6 months of the first cell therapy.

12. Can other treatments be taken at the same time?

We will have to review the entire dose of medication before coming upon a decision. Generally we do allow the patients to continue their other medication. But it is better to consult a doctor beforehand