Medium-term consequences of moderate to severe head trauma

In this observational cohort study, researchers examined factors associated with functional outcomes at one and two years after moderate-to-severe head injury, including pre-injury and injury-related factors. In total, the study included 1,899 patients. The primary endpoint was functional outcome, measured using the Glasgow Scale - Extended. The mean age at the time of injury was 40 years, with a mean duration of post-traumatic amnesia of 26 days. In 31% of participants one year post-injury and 33.5% two years post-injury, the researchers noted a good functional recovery, with a return to previous activities, confirmed by a score of 7 to 8 on the Glasgow Scale - Extended.