Definition: 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 injury being transmitted to intracranial structures which may produce traumatic brain injuries, hemorrhage, or cranial nerve injury. (From Rowland, Merritt's Textbook of Neurology, 9th ed, p417)
usually GEN or unspecified; coord with BRAIN INJURIES, TRAUMATIC only if both are discussed
ExamplesBrain Concussion
Other names Head Trauma, Closed; Head Injuries, Nonpenetrating; Traumas, Closed Head; Trauma, Closed Head; Nonpenetrating Head Injury; Nonpenetrating Head Injuries; Head Traumas, Closed; Head Injury, Closed; Head Injuries, Blunt; Closed Head Traumas; Closed Head Trauma; Closed Head Injury; Blunt Head Injury; Blunt Head Injuries; Injuries, Closed Head; Head Injury, Nonpenetrating; Head Injury, Blunt; Closed Head Injuries
