Traumatic Brain Injury:

Dr. Saldin, Interventional Pain Surgeon & Neurologist

Introducing Dr. Kamaldeen Rizvie Saldin, our esteemed Interventional Pain Surgeon & Neurologist at Impact Medical Group. Dr. Saldin, a dual-board-certified professional in neurology and pain medicine, brings a wealth of expertise honed through extensive academic and clinical pursuits. Graduating with distinction from medical school in Hungary in 1998, Dr. Saldin continued to excel, earning a Master’s degree from the University of Texas School of Public Health in 2005. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with esteemed institutions such as Baylor College of Medicine, Houston VA Medical Center, and MD Anderson Cancer Center, contributing significantly to the field through research endeavors. Following his passion, Dr. Saldin pursued rigorous training, undertaking a Neurology residency at the Cleveland Clinic and a chief residency at Duke University Medical Center. His pursuit of excellence led him to a Neuroimaging Fellowship at SUNY-Buffalo’s Jacobs Neurological Institute, specializing in interpreting MRI of the brain and spine. Dr. Saldin furthered his expertise with a prestigious Interventional Pain Medicine fellowship at the University of Virginia, recognized as an American Pain Society Clinical Center of Excellence. A prolific contributor to medical literature, Dr. Saldin’s work has been published in esteemed journals and presented at national conferences including the American Society of Neuroimaging and the American Academy of Neurology. With a commitment to advancing patient care, Dr. Saldin continues to pioneer innovative approaches in pain management, earning the respect and admiration of colleagues and patients alike.

Over half of all reported traumatic brain injuries are the result of an auto accident.

Reach out to the medical team at Impact Medical Group for comprehensive diagnosis and treatment, so you can start your journey to a full recovery.

TBIs Are Invisible Injuries – Know the Symptoms

Over half of all reported TBIs are the result of an auto accident. Trauma to the brain can occur when the head collides with the steering wheel, windshield, or airbag, or even from “whiplash” effects to the head and neck. As the moving head comes to an abrupt stop, the brain does not. When it strikes the interior skull, neurons are stretched, twisted, and injured.

Aside from motor vehicle accidents, falls, workplace injuries, domestic violence, blast-related injuries, and many other incidents can cause TBIs. For some, recovery can take weeks to several months. For others, it’s a lifelong process.

Since accident survivors can appear “normal” after the incident, TBIs can be difficult to diagnose, and they don’t appear in MRIs or CT scans. In fact, TBIs are often described as invisible injuries since symptoms are often either delayed or attributed to other accident-related injuries.

No matter the severity of your accident, you need to seek medical attention immediately—time is of the essence. TBIs are a devastating and potentially life-threatening injury, and the sooner you get the proper tests and medical treatment for these symptoms, the sooner you can make a full recovery. If you’re experiencing the following symptoms after a car accident, a fall, a sports injury, a blast/combat injury, or any other cause, reach out to the TBI specialists at Impact Medical Group right away:

Is It a Concussion or a TBI?

A concussion is a form of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), but for the individual experiencing symptoms, there’s often nothing “mild” about its effects. If you have suffered a concussion because of a head injury, your brain has been injured. If these symptoms last longer than expected, the injury is referred to as Post-Concussion Syndrome. Like TBIs, medical intervention is often critical to support recovery.