Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery Team

After a traumatic brain injury, it is usually a team of dedicated medical professionals that assist the patient and family with recovery and rehabilitation.  The licensed professionals involved in the care of brain injury patient during recovery may include:

• Neurosurgeon: A surgeon expert in diseases and conditions of the nervous system. Often the attending physician who manages the
  case.
• Neurologist: A physician who specializes in the nervous system and its disorders.
• Pulmonologist: A physician who manages problems with respiration and lung disorders.
• Physiatrist: A physician who specializes in physical medication and rehabilitation.
• Orthopedic Surgeon: A surgeon who specializes in diseases of the bones and treats injuries to the limbs and back.
• Neuropsychologist: A psychologist with specialized training in relationships between the brain and behavior.
• Nurses: Nursing staff provides direct patient care in all phases of the recovery process including administering oral and intravenous
  medications, positioning patients, and carrying out physicians’ orders.
• Physical Therapist: Evaluates components of movement, including muscle strength, tone, posture, coordination, endurance, and general
  mobility.
• Occupational Therapist: Focuses on reestablishing the activities of daily living, self care, and upper body motor skills.
• Speech/Language Pathologist: Responsible for evaluating and assisting with swallowing problems, communication difficulties, and
  cognitive deficits.
• Respiratory Therapist: A person skilled in operating machines to aid breathing and keep the airway open.
• Social Worker/Case Manager: A liaison between the professional team and other parties concerned with the patient.

Depending on the consequences of the brain injury, other professionals as appropriate may also include a neuro-ophthalmologist, behavioral optometrist, recreational therapist, biomedical engineer, certified driving educator, infectious disease specialist, orthopedist, and vocational rehabilitation specialist.

In addition to medical providers, the brain injury victim also needs an experienced lawyer to assist him or her with receiving insurance benefits, treatment, and in filing a lawsuit against the person or entity that caused the brain injury.  Our Michigan brain injury lawyers work together with the medical professionals on the same team to help the patient and their family through the entire process.

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