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Services available through PCS include: interdisciplinary evaluation and treatment, development of a comprehensive plan of care, case management, patient and family education and training, psychosocial support, and application of advanced rehabilitation treatments and prosthetic technologies.  (<a href="/system-of-care/index.asp" title="Polytrauma System of Care">Learn more about the Polytrauma TBI System of Care ...</a>)</p>  <h2><span style="color: #3366ff;">Understanding TBI</span></h2> <br /><img align="right" alt="Human brain" height="154" src="/images/brain2.jpg" width="177" />TBI is a common occurrence and a major health concern. The brain is highly vulnerable to damage as a consequence of falls, motor vehicle accidents, or assaults. More recently, the concerns about TBI related to the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts and about sports concussions have led to increased interest in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of TBI related health conditions. (<a href="/understanding-tbi/index.asp" title="Learn More About TBI">Learn More About TBI</a> ...) <h2><br /><span style="color: #3366ff;">What is Polytrauma?</span></h2> <br />When TBI is associated with a significant secondary injury (amputation, burn, fractures) or with mental health conditions (post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, substance use), the resulting “polytrauma” can have devastating effects that compound those seen in TBI alone. <br />In the recent military conflicts, polytrauma is primarily caused by proximity to an explosive event. Advances in military medicine and protective gear have help save lives. Rehabilitation works to optimize recovery and facilitate return to independent living and higher quality of life. 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