Posttraumatic Tinnitus

Ridder, Dirk De; Langguth, Berthold

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“…Affective symptoms are common following TBI, with anywhere from 10 to 77% of patients experiencing the onset of depressive symptoms post-injury ( 6 – 8 ). Somatic complaints are also frequent, with tinnitus being reported in roughly 50% of TBI cases and some individuals experiencing auditory hallucinosis ( 9 ). Severe TBI involves more extensive trauma, with injuries often leading to permanent impairment of brain functions and disorders of consciousness, ranging from comatose to minimally conscious ( 10 ).…”

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Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation for the Treatment of Symptoms Following Traumatic Brain Injury

2015

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BackgroundTraumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common cause of physical, psychological, and cognitive impairment, but many current treatments for TBI are ineffective or produce adverse side effects. Non-invasive methods of brain stimulation could help ameliorate some common trauma-induced symptoms.ObjectiveThis review summarizes instances in which repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) and transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) have been used to treat symptoms following a TBI. A subsequent discussion attempts to determine the value of these methods in light of their potential risks.MethodsThe research databases of PubMed/MEDLINE and PsycINFO were electronically searched using terms relevant to the use of rTMS and tDCS as a tool to decrease symptoms in the context of rehabilitation post-TBI.ResultsEight case-studies and four multi-subject reports using rTMS and six multi-subject studies using tDCS were found. Two instances of seizure are discussed.ConclusionThere is evidence that rTMS can be an effective treatment option for some post-TBI symptoms, such as depression, tinnitus, and neglect. Although the safety of this method remains uncertain, the use of rTMS in cases of mild TBI without obvious structural damage may be justified. Evidence on the effectiveness of tDCS is mixed, highlighting the need for additional investigations.

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