Preventing and Treating Head Injuries in Adolescents
Spotlighting Neurosurgery Awareness Month with info about preventing and treating kids’ head injuries during fall sports.
What is a TBI?
A traumatic brain injury occurs when a blow to the head or penetrating head injury disrupts the normal function of the brain.
Choosing a Ski Helmet
Here are some expert tips to choose the right helmet to protect your head.
Dr. Ugalde to consult on $2.2 million grant to study TBI
Dr. Ugalde will consult on a $2.2 million grant to study students in Central Oregon with traumatic brain injuries.
Managing Youth Hockey Concussions
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury, so it shouldn’t be taken lightly. Unfortunately, preventing head injuries like a concussion in a fast-paced, high contact sport such as hockey is not always possible, but there are ways to be proactive should your child experience head trauma in the future.