Diagnosing a Brain Injury - Indianapolis Brain Injuries Attorney

At Wilson, Kehoe & Winingham LLC in Indiana, we strive to help clients get the medical attention they require after sustaining a brain injury. To determine the presence of a head injury, or the severity, many different avenues of diagnosis may be employed.

Diagnostic Tests

A physical exam, possibly followed by imaging tests, is extremely important in diagnosing a brain injury. Many injuries may be discovered just by a doctor performing a routine and thorough exam. Below are other types of imaging tests that may be employed.

• CT Scan (Computed Tomography)

A CT scan allows a doctor to see more of the brain anatomy than a regular X-ray does. It is a great way to view some types of brain injuries, but is not always reliable for others.

• MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

An MRI is a better picture of soft tissues than a CT scan. Some doctors now employ a Functioning MRI which allows them to observe the brain in action.

• PET Scan (Positron Emission Tomography)

A PET scan produces a 3-dimensional image of the brain function, letting a doctor see a more detailed picture of the anatomy of the head and how it may have been changed by an injury.

• EEG (Electraoencleyrgram)

An EEG records electrical activity in the brain. Most frequently used in addressing seizure disorders.

Many subtle brain injuries are not visible on an imaging test

The diagnosis of a brain injury may include testing by a neuropsychologist. This is an individual who is trained in the structure, function pathology of the brain and how certain changes may indicate the presence of a brain injury. The neuropsychologist takes the patient through a very extensive set of tests to determine the significance and/or severity of the brain injury and assists in developing a course of treatment.

To learn more about how brain injuries are diagnosed, contact a lawyer at Wilson, Kehoe & Winingham LLC today. We offer a free consultation so you can learn about your legal options and your rights in gaining the medical attention your brain injury requires.