(River Journal) – Ask people to imagine a traumatic brain injury and many picture something dramatic, like a high-speed car crash, a football collision, or a violent assault. Those injuries happen, and they’re serious. But they leave out one of the most common culprits by a mile.
It’s the humble fall. A slip on an icy driveway, a tumble down the basement stairs, or a misstep getting out of the bathtub can be enough to injure the brain. These moments look ordinary, which is exactly why their consequences can catch families completely off guard. CONTINUE