NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL FEATURES IN CHILDREN WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SEQUELAE

M.I. Abdullaeva

Authors

M.I. Abdullaeva Associate Professor of the Department of Neurology, ASMI

Keywords:

pediatric traumatic brain injury, EEG, evoked potentials, neurophysiological abnormalities, cognitive functions, rehabilitation.

Abstract

Objective: To assess neurophysiological features in children following traumatic brain injury (TBI) and to examine their relationship with injury severity and cognitive impairments. Materials and Methods: This prospective single-center study included children aged 7–16 years with mild, moderate, and severe TBI (n=40). Electroencephalography (EEG) and evoked potentials (EPs: auditory, visual, somatosensory) were performed. Data were correlated with cognitive performance and neurological status. Results: Slowing of the EEG background rhythm, focal and disorganization patterns, as well as delayed latencies and reduced amplitudes of evoked potentials, were observed. Injury severity and the presence of post-concussive symptoms correlated with the extent of neurophysiological abnormalities. Conclusion: Children with TBI exhibit persistent neurophysiological changes, highlighting the need for comprehensive monitoring and individualized rehabilitation.

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