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  • Title: Biomechanics and head injury outcome.
    Author: Sabhesan S, Natarajan M.
    Journal: J Indian Med Assoc; 1995 Dec; 93(12):448-50, 461. PubMed ID: 8773128.
    Abstract:
    On the basis of biomechanical principles, common head injuries can be classified into acceleration injuries characterised by a predominant diffuse cerebral injury and contact injuries characterised by a predominant focal injury. In a follow-up of 174 head injured patients, it was found that patients with acceleration injuries evinced a longer duration of coma, lengthier post-traumatic amnesia, and less number of skull fractures. Organic behaviour syndromes were seen mostly in acceleration injuries. During the prospective follow-up of 141 patients for a period of 18 months, there were differences in cognitive recovery. But, late behaviour changes and psychosocial outcome were not different in both groups.
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