What is TBI?
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when an external force traumatically injures the brain. An open TBI occurs when the skull is penetrated. Closed TBI involves internal injuries to the brain. The injury to brain tissue temporarily or permanently impairs brain function.
Who has TBI at PatientsLikeMe?
- 419 patients have this condition
- 9 New patients joined this month
- 50 say TBI is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 65% | Females |
|---|---|
| 35% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 26 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 25 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 26 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 17 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 6 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 132 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 11 |
These charts show data from TBI patients who have completed their condition history