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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Joanna Ekabua, M.D. [2]

Overview

Three most common causes of traumatic brain injury include falls, motor vehicle accidents and being struck by/against. Other etiologies include sports related injuries, assault, coup/counter coup injury.

Causes

Common Causes

• Common causes of traumatic brain injury may include:
  • Under age 75: Transportation accidents involving automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians
  • Aged 75 and older: Falls

Less Common Causes

• Less common causes of traumatic brain injury include:
  • Firearm assaults
  • Child abuse
  • Sport injury