Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by external trauma to the brain and may result in chronic impairment of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial function.
The management of acute ...
Most symptoms begin immediately but may manifest as many as 30 days after the primary injury (1)[A].
New symptoms that manifest 30 days or more after the primary injury are unlikely re...
Most patients with chronic symptoms after mTBI are best managed in the primary care setting with a symptom-driven approach in management (1)[A].
Multidisciplinary team approac...
Patients make slow, steady gains.
Regularly scheduled primary care appointments are recommended.
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S06.0X0S Concussion without loss of consciousness, sequela
S06.9X9S Unsp intracranial injury w LOC of unsp duration, sequela
S06.0X1S Concussion w LOC of 30 minutes or less, sequela
S06.0X2S C...
TBI can cause chronic neurologic and nonneurologic manifestations.
Recovery from TBI is a slow process and is best managed by a primary care provider with regular scheduled appointments...
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