Head trauma
Head Trauma
Head trauma (pronunciation: /hɛd ˈtrɔːmə/) is a broad term that describes injuries to the scalp, skull, or brain caused by physical force. It can range from a minor bump on the skull to serious brain injury.
Etymology
The term "head trauma" is derived from the Greek word "trauma" which means "wound" and the English word "head".
Types of Head Trauma
Head trauma can be classified into two main types:
- Closed head injury: This occurs when the head suddenly and violently hits an object, but the object does not break through the skull.
- Penetrating head injury: This occurs when an object pierces the skull and enters brain tissue.
Symptoms
Symptoms of head trauma can vary widely depending on the severity of the injury. They may include headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, loss of consciousness, and memory loss.
Causes
Head trauma is most commonly caused by road traffic accidents, falls, physical assaults, and sports injuries.
Treatment
Treatment for head trauma depends on the severity of the injury. It may involve pain medication, surgery, physical therapy, and/or rehabilitation.
Related Terms
- Concussion: A type of traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head or body, a fall, or another injury that jars or shakes the brain inside the skull.
- Contusion: A bruise on the brain caused by a head injury.
- Coup-Contrecoup Injury: An injury to the brain at the site where a blow was struck and on the opposite side.
- Diffuse Axonal Injury: An injury to the brain that results in damage to the brain cells without causing hemorrhage.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Head trauma
- Wikipedia's article - Head trauma
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