Diffuse Axonal Injury

Synonyms of diffuse axonal injury

• traumatic axonal injury
• shearing injury
• axonal shearing injury

Collocations of diffuse axonal injury

severe brain injury

Frequency: 70 %

The patient suffered a severe brain injury along with diffuse axonal injury.

traumatic brain injury

Frequency: 65 %

Diffuse axonal injury is a common type of injury seen in cases of traumatic brain injury.

head trauma

Frequency: 60 %

Diffuse axonal injury is often associated with significant head trauma.

neurological deficits

Frequency: 50 %

Patients with diffuse axonal injury may experience various neurological deficits.

brain damage

Frequency: 45 %

Diffuse axonal injury can result in extensive brain damage.

Idiomatic Expressions for diffuse axonal injury

• Phrase: the long road to recovery from diffuse axonal injury
  Meaning: refers to the challenging and lengthy process of recovering from the effects of diffuse axonal injury
  Usage: The patient's family is preparing for the long road to recovery from diffuse axonal injury.