Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Head Injury

Head injury refers to trauma to the scalp, skull, or brain resulting from external force, ranging from minor superficial wounds to severe intracranial damage. Research published in the International Journal of Human Anatomy addresses multiple dimensions of this topic, including clinical outcomes, anatomical consider…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 88× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2577-2279 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Head injury refers to trauma to the scalp, skull, or brain resulting from external force, ranging from minor superficial wounds to severe intracranial damage. Research published in the International Journal of Human Anatomy addresses multiple dimensions of this topic, including clinical outcomes, anatomical considerations, and specialized populations. Studies have examined factors influencing traumatic brain injury outcomes in hospital settings, with particular attention to resource-limited environments in sub-Saharan Africa. The journal has published work on specific injury patterns such as extradural hematoma in pediatric populations and penetrating orbitocranial injuries involving foreign objects. Research extends to geriatric trauma patients, exploring predictors of post-injury discharge disposition in elderly women. Anatomical investigations relevant to head injury include detailed examinations of the newborn cranial vault, which inform understanding of pediatric head trauma vulnerability. The journal has also explored physiological mechanisms potentially associated with severe brain injury, including the role of cerebral hypercarbia. This body of work reflects the multifaceted nature of head injury research, encompassing acute management, age-specific considerations, anatomical foundations, and long-term outcomes across diverse clinical contexts and geographic settings.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 88 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Head Injury, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Human Anatomy (ISSN 2577-2279).

Journal editorial board
Randy Kulesza · United States Bing Guoying · United States Shuji Kitahara · Japan

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