Alternative Names & Classifications:
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (CLINICAL)
Description
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, creating chemical changes and sometimes damaging brain cells. It typically affects athletes, victims of falls, and individuals involved in motor vehicle accidents.