Abstract:
Definition and Types: TBI is an injury to the brain caused by external force, resulting in a range of effects. It can be classified as mild (concussions), moderate, or severe based on symptoms and impact.
Causes: Common causes include falls, vehicle accidents, sports injuries, and violence.
Symptoms: Symptoms can vary widely and may include headaches, confusion, memory issues, mood changes, and loss of consciousness.
Diagnosis: Diagnosis often involves physical exams, imaging tests like CT or MRI scans, and neuropsychological assessments to evaluate cognitive function.
Treatment: Treatment approaches may involve rest, rehabilitation therapies (physical, occupational, speech), medication for symptoms, and in severe cases, surgery.
Long-term Effects: Some individuals may experience lasting cognitive, physical, and emotional challenges, requiring ongoing support and management.
Prevention: Strategies for preventing TBI include wearing helmets, using seatbelts, and fall-proofing homes, especially for vulnerable populations like the elderly.
Biography:
Neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist Jonathan Eskenazi, MD, provides personalized, attentive patient care at the Neurological Institute of Los Angeles. At the private medical practice, with locations in Beverly Grove and throughout Los Angeles, Maywood, and Glendale, California, Dr. Eskenazi works closely with patients, their families, and their physicians to establish trusting relationships and ensure optimal care. In 2011, Dr. Eskenazi earned his medical degree at the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru. Dr. Eskenazi became board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in 2017. Dr. Eskenazi is a well-rounded neurologist with in-depth training in clinical neurophysiology, neuro-stimulation for Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, traumatic brain injuries, and management of acute stroke. Dr. Eskenazi is part of the stroke team at Cedars-Sinai. He is affiliated with Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, Dignity Health-California Hospital Medical, Olympia Medical Center, and Barlow Respiratory Medical Center. To better serve his patients, Dr. Eskenazi is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish.
