TBI — where it's treated in the network

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is damage to the brain from impact, acceleration or compression. ICD-10 covers it in group S06; sequelae fall under T90.5. Severity is scored on the Glasgow Coma Scale: mild 13–15, moderate 9–12, severe 8 or below. Prognosis and the pace of recovery depend on severity, the location of the damage and how quickly rehabilitation work begins.

Families reach the network case manager at different stages: at hospital discharge — to launch a program in the first 6–12 months of active neuroplasticity; with persistent hemiparesis — for CIMT and intensive motor work; with aphasia and cognitive deficit — for speech therapy and neuropsychology; or for long-term family support. Details on the long-term picture, diagnostics, equipment and realistic expectations are in the expandable blocks below.