Outcome 3 To 5 Years After Moderate to Severe TBI

Investigators (Dikmen, SS 2003) followed persons with moderate to severe TBI for three to five years noting the degree of recovery. Unfortunately, significant functional limitations were observed in all areas. In 65% of cases, there was recovery to pre-injury levels in personal care, 40% recovered in regard to cognitive competency, major activity, leisure and recreation. How long the patient was unconscious appeared to contribute to the outcome more than damage seen on MRI.