Damage to any of the structures of the head as a result of trauma. While the term "head injury" is most often used to refer to an injury to the brain, head injuries may also involve the bones, muscles, blood vessels, skin, and other organs of the face or head. A head injury does not always mean that there is an associated brain in [..]

Refers to an injury of the head and/or brain, including lacerations and contusions of the head, scalp and/or forehead. See Brain Injury. [Click Here To Return To List]

Traumatic injuries involving the Cranium and intracranial structures (i.e., Brain; Cranial Nerves; Meninges; and other structures). Injuries may be classified by whether or not the Skull is penetrated [..]

Traumatic injuries to the Cranium where the integrity of the Skull is not compromised and no bone fragments or other objects penetrate the Skull and Dura Mater. This frequently results in mechanical i [..]

Head Injuries which feature compromise of the Skull and Dura Mater. These may result from Gunshot Wounds (Wounds, Gunshot), Stab Wounds (Wounds, Stab), and other Forms of Trauma.

a broad term that describes a vast array of injuries that occur to the scalp, skull, brain, and underlying tissue and blood vessels in the child's head. Head injuries are also commonly referred t [..]