Epidemiology of traumatic brain injury in Brazil

Abstract

KEYWORDSCraniocerebral trauma, hospitalization, morbidity, mortality, hospital mortality. RESUMO Epidemiologia do traumatismo cranioencefálico no Brasil Objetivo: Descrever estimativas de morbimortalidade hospitalar por traumatismo cranioencefálico (TCE) e suas circunstâncias no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). Métodos: Trata-se de estudo descritivo das internações no Brasil, nos anos de 2001 a 2007, registradas no SUS (14 a 69 anos de idade

Profile of neurological disorders in a tertiary center of education in orthopedics

“…It is among the most important neurological causes of long-term disability and increases the risk of fractures by two to six times compared to the general population. 21 22 Epileptic seizures lead to fractures, but they can also originate from cases of traumatic brain injury (TBI) associated with polytrauma. 21 23 Furthermore, primary epilepsy and the use of anticonvulsants since childhood can lead to cognitive deficits, with a subsequent impact on the educational level, resulting in jobs that require heavy lifting, with higher risks of orthopedic trauma.…”

“…21 22 Epileptic seizures lead to fractures, but they can also originate from cases of traumatic brain injury (TBI) associated with polytrauma. 21 23 Furthermore, primary epilepsy and the use of anticonvulsants since childhood can lead to cognitive deficits, with a subsequent impact on the educational level, resulting in jobs that require heavy lifting, with higher risks of orthopedic trauma. 24 Moreover, bone mineralization disorders and sedation due to antiepileptic drugs are risk factors for fractures.…”