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Head Injury Definition
Common names:
  • Brain Injury
  • Head Injury
  • Headache after Injury
  • Injured Brain
  • Injured Head
A person with a head injury has damage to the face or skull, caused by an injury. Head injuries can also include injuries to the brain. Head injury is the leading cause of death due to trauma.
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Last Updated: Feb 29, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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