Brain Injuries: A Multidisciplinary, Illustrated Guide

Brain Injuries: A Multidisciplinary, Illustrated Guide, by double board-certified neurologist Dr. Galina Nikolskaya and trial lawyer Nicholas Rowley, provides a comprehensive masterclass on traumatic brain injuries.

Written in an illustrated question-and-answer format, this two-volume set covers brain anatomy, the mechanisms of traumatic brain injury, neurological examinations, post-traumatic headaches, sleep disorders, post-traumatic mood disorders, neuroimaging, and rehabilitation. It also features dedicated chapters by specialists in audiology and vestibular evaluation, optometry and neuro-optometry, neuropsychiatry, neuro-radiology, neurosurgery, and physiatry. Each contributor shares insights from their respective clinical fields on the evaluation and care of individuals with brain injuries. The content is grounded in extensive clinical experience, with additional insights from Nicholas Rowley in select chapters.

This two-volume set is designed to be an accessible educational resource for legal professionals on both the plaintiff and defense sides, as well as medical experts, clinicians, therapists, and the caregivers of TBI survivors. It presents complex neurological concepts and brain injury medicine in a clear, comprehensible manner to foster a deeper, shared understanding of traumatic brain injuries across disciplines. By equipping readers with medical knowledge on brain anatomy, the mechanisms of injury, clinical findings, imaging, diagnostics, and long-term effects, this guide aims to elevate the level of education about brain injury and to bridge the gap between medicine and the law, supporting informed, fact-based evaluations of brain injury cases.

Tens of thousands of people live with traumatic brain injuries, often with subtle or no obvious outward signs. Changes may appear in personality, cognition, memory, sleep patterns, reading comprehension, or the ability to work. A clear understanding of brain injuries, including their mechanisms, objective findings, treatment options, and long-term effects, is essential for anyone involved in the medical care, caregiving, or legal evaluation of a brain injury case.