US Medical Term · conditions
Traumatic Brain Injury
Lesión Cerebral Traumática
Also: Traumatismo Craneoencefálico (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Traumatic Brain Injury |
| Spanish (Español) | Lesión Cerebral Traumática |
| Chinese (中文) | 創傷性腦損傷 |
| Korean (한국어) | 외상성 뇌손상 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Chấn thương sọ não |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Traumatic Brain Injury |
| Portuguese (Português) | Lesão Cerebral Traumática |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การบาดเจ็บทางสมองจากอุบัติเหตุ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 外傷性脳損傷 |
What it means
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from a sudden blow, jolt, or penetrating injury to the head that disrupts normal brain function. Severity ranges from mild concussions to severe injuries causing prolonged unconsciousness. Symptoms can include headache, confusion, memory loss, mood changes, seizures, and sensory problems. TBI can have lasting effects on thinking, behavior, communication, and physical function. Falls and motor vehicle accidents are leading causes. Treatment depends on severity and may include emergency care, surgery, rehabilitation therapies, and long-term support for cognitive and emotional recovery.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident and have memory and concentration problems.
Sufrí una lesión cerebral traumática en un accidente de tráfico y tengo problemas de memoria y concentración.
My TBI has changed my personality and I am struggling emotionally.
Mi lesión cerebral traumática ha cambiado mi personalidad y estoy teniendo dificultades emocionales.
I need a neuropsychology evaluation after my traumatic brain injury.
Necesito una evaluación neuropsicológica después de mi lesión cerebral traumática.
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
S09 Other and unspecified injuries of headRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026