Study Finds Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Procedure May Increase Disability Risk | Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp

Coping with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is difficult enough in itself. Now, a new study suggests post injury surgery could cause additional problems for patients.The study concentrated on surgery to remove part of the skull after a traumatic brain injury allowing the brain to swell. It’s meant to relieve pressure in the head.

But the procedure might cause problems over the long term for some patients, according to an article on MyHelthNewsDaily. Read more on our brain injury site.

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