Location and Contact Information:
First floor, Room B142 of the Cincinnati VA Medical Center Vine Street location
Telephone: 513-475-6894
Polytrauma and Traumatic Brain Injury
We are dedicated to serving Veterans and Service Members with both combat and civilian related Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and polytrauma in an outpatient setting. The Cincinnati VA Medical Center TBI/Polytrauma Clinic is one site within the Polytrauma System of Care, an integrated network of rehabilitation programs throughout the nation. (Learn more about the Polytrauma TBI System of Care ...)
Understanding TBI
TBI is a common occurrence and a major health concern. The brain is highly vulnerable to damage as a consequence of falls, motor vehicle accidents, blasts/explosions, or assaults. More recently, the concerns about TBI related to the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts and about sports concussions have led to increased interest in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of TBI related health conditions. (Learn More About TBI ...)
What is Polytrauma?
When TBI is associated with a significant secondary injury (amputation, burn, fractures) or with mental health conditions (post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, substance use), the resulting “polytrauma” can have devastating effects that compound those seen in TBI alone.
In the recent military conflicts, polytrauma is primarily caused by proximity to an explosive event. Advances in military medicine and protective gear have help save lives. Rehabilitation works to optimize recovery and facilitate return to independent living and higher quality of life. (Learn More About Polytrauma...)
Care we provide:
Services available include interdisciplinary evaluation and treatment, development of a comprehensive plan of care, case management, patient and family education and training, psychosocial support, and advanced rehabilitation treatments. Cincinnati VA Medical Center TBI/Polytrauma team members:
- Audiology
- Neuropsychology
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Social Work Case Management
- Speech Pathology
- TBI/Polytrauma Medicine
- Vocational Rehabilitation