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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a neurotrauma?
A neurotrauma is any kind of trauma or physical assault to the brain
or spinal cord. This could include a blow or blunt injury (such as might
occur in an auto accident) or a penetrating injury such as a bullet
or knife wound.
How common are neurotrauma injuries?
Unfortunately it is more common than you might suspect. In the U.S.
there are more than 230,000 brain injuries every year that go to the
hospital. Of these, approximately 50,000 die and another 80,000 end
up with some form of a disability. More than 12,000 Americans every
year become paralyzed because of a spinal cord trauma. These statistics
play out pretty consistently in other countries, with the added burden
of low seat belt and airbag usage.
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