Functional Changes Related to Episodic Memory in People with Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been shown to have a significant effect on every type of memory. Recently, Neuroscience literature on TBI deficits, and its behavioral effects, has increased. However, much of the research neglects considerations about the functional changes that occur after serious brain injuries. In relation to memory, specifically episodic memory, this study will analyze how those with a TBI handle for memory deficits, and identify what structures and systems are used. The current findings revealed an increase in the functional use of both hemispheres of the parietal lobe, the cerebellum, and the posterior parietal cortex in TBI participants. Continued work to clarify how the brain adapts to injury may positively influence the quality of neuro-rehabilitation services and drug therapies.