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Old 05-23-2012, 02:13 PM #2
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Hi Nick. This isn't surprising since your contusion and hematoma was on your left frontal lobe; this is where speech production is processed in your brain (Broca's area). The fact that it's not obvious except to those close to you suggests it's rather mild and/or improving. As I recall you are seeing a speech therapist, so my guess is this will continue to improve.
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What Happened: On November 29, 2010, I was walking across the street and was hit by a light rail commuter train. Result was a severe traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures (skull, pelvis, ribs). Total hospital stay was two months, one in ICU followed by an additional month in neuro-rehab. Upon hospital discharge, neurological testing revealed deficits in short term memory, executive functioning, and spatial recognition.

Today: Neuropsychological examination five months post-accident indicated a return to normal cognitive functioning, and I returned to work approximately 6 months after the accident. I am grateful to be alive and am looking forward to enjoying the rest of my life.
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