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Diagnosing TBI

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a complex injury that damages the brain's connectivity through the white matter. Diagnosis involves a thorough medical history, physical and neurological evaluations, and advanced brain MRI.

 

For more information, contact the TBI Center of New York.

TESTING FOR TBI

Diffusion Tensor Imaging

This advanced MRI technique evaluates the integrity and connectivity of the brain's white matter fibers. It provides insights into how brain networks are affected by injury, guiding rehabilitation efforts to enhance neural connectivity and function.

Cognitive Tests

These tests evaluate memory, attention, reasoning, and other cognitive functions that may be affected by brain injury. They provide insights into the specific cognitive deficits a person may experience, guiding rehabilitation strategies

Glasgow Coma Scale

This scale helps quickly assess the severity of brain injury by evaluating a person's level of consciousness.

It guides immediate medical decisions, such as whether emergency intervention is needed.

CT Scan 

CT scans are crucial for detecting acute brain injuries, such as bleeding (hemorrhage), swelling (edema), or fractures in the skull.

This helps doctors quickly identify and treat life-threatening conditions.

Personal Injury

At TBI Center Of New York, we rely on the expertise of Dr. Nestor Nicolaides, a neurologist specializing in supporting its use in Personal Injury Cases in New York

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The TBI Center Of New York unique post-processing software and protocol, combined with Dr. Nicolaides' thorough neurological evaluation and interpretation, provide a comprehensive report. This report correlates your reported symptoms with objective of findings, confirming any brain injury you may have sustained.

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Unlike neuroradiologists who interpret only anatomical findings, Dr. Nicolaides, as a treating physician, provides clinical correlation based on patient consultations.

 

Our TBI Medical Expert Report includes detailed brain injury images (tractography), clinical interpretations, correlation with your symptoms, and a diagnosis of traumatic brain injury when clinically indicated.

 

Additionally, we offer a 3D rotating video of the fornix to illustrate memory circuit impairment, along with fractional anisotropy (FA) measurements and insights into causation and biomechanics of injury.

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Dr. Nicolaides, as a treating physician and expert in depositions and trial testimony, also offers Medical Expert opinions tailored to legal proceedings in New York.

Symptoms Of TBI

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