Mild Traumatic Brain Injury & Associated Hearing Loss Post Road Traffic Accident: A Case Study

Abstract

A concussion could be a delicate variety of traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. The first injury in a very
delicate concussion could be a contusion (bruising) the brain. However in moderate to severe cases, haemorrhage (bleeding) of the brain can occur.
The most common causes of concussions are sports injuries, bicycle and automotive accidents, and falls.
Purpose: This study aimed to use activity and electrophysiological assessments to analyse the association between hearing disorder and traumatic
brain injury.
Method: The current work describes the case of a 25-year-old male who was brought to the department with bilateral hearing impairment with
no different otological symptoms. The patient’s history concealed that he had encountered a road traffic accident 2 weeks prior. The patient had
no hearing issues prior the insult. The patient conferred during this case study underwent multiple tests including behavioural, physiological and
electrophysiological analyses.
Conclusion: All analyses concluded that TBI will have a sway on the sensory system and may cause hearing disorders. This study highlighted the
particular impact of TBI on the auditory system and so, the importance of receiving a full audiological assessment post TBI.