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Acquired Brain Injury
What Is Acquired Brain Injury?
Acquired brain injury (ABI) occurs when a sudden, external, physical assault damages the brain. It is one of the most common causes of disability and death in adults. ABI is a broad term that describes a vast array of injuries that occur to the brain. The damage can be focal (confined to one area of the brain) or diffuse (occurs in more than one area of the brain). The severity of a brain injury can range from a mild concussion to a severe injury that results in coma or even death. Acquired brain injuries are also commonly referred to as traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
Each year, 2 million people in the United States experience a brain injury, and 99,000 suffer from long-term disability. Over five million people today are living with a TBI-related disability. Each year, more than 56,000 people in the US will die following traumatic brain injuries.
Clinical Trials for Acquired Brain Injury
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.
Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program
We improve daily life functioning for neurologically impaired patients through outpatient services such as physical therapy and speech-language retraining.
See one of our therapists at the Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program to learn about your treatment options.
Acquired Brain Injury
Brain damage, occurring after birth by infection, disease, lack of oxygen or a blow to the head, is called acquired Brain Injury (ABI).
Acquired Brain Injury
ABI