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Traumatic Brain Injury

Frequent

An estimated 1.4 million people in the United States sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. Of those, approximately 235,000 are hospitalized and survive, and 80,000 - 90,000 people experience long-term or lifelong disabilities associated with the TBI. Approximately 5.3 million Americans currently require help to perform daily living activities as a result of their TBI.

Incapacitating

A traumatic brain injury generally refers to a head injury that disrupts the function of the brain. TBI often leads to a loss of memory, vision, communication, mobility, and personality changes. TBI can also cause epilepsy and increase the risk for conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's Disease, and other brain disorders that become more prevalent with age. There is currently little that can be done to reverse the initial brain damage caused by trauma, so medical personnel concentrate more on preventing further injury.

Possibly Reversible

Research indicates that axon growth in uninjured brain tissue may enable functional recovery after a traumatic brain injury. Alseres is dedicated to the research and development of regenerative therapeutics that may improve functional recovery after a traumatic brain injury.

For a list of websites providing information on traumatic brain injury, visit our Patient Resources section.