Chiari Malformation Injuries Structural defects in the base of the skull and cerebellum (controls balance) are called Chiari malformations (CM) or cerebellar ectopia.  Doctors were sure that CM was primarily caused by a congenital defect. In recent years however, studies show that there is a correlation between a traumatic incident and a symptomatic CM.  One […]

Blunt Force Trauma to the Head Any blow to the head inflicted with a blunt object or surface that does not penetrate the skull can cause blunt force head trauma. A blunt object is anything that does not have sharp ages. For example, hammers, fists, steering wheel, flashlights, batons, walls and so on can be […]