Table 2.
Comorbidities and complications associated with traumatic brain injury in 140 patients
| Comorbidities and complications | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Comorbidities | |
| Diabetes mellitus | 3 (2.1) |
| Respiratory disease | 10 (7.1) |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 5 (3.6) |
| Hypertension | 6 (4.3) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (2.1) |
| Complications | |
| Fractures other than the skull | 101 (72.1) |
| Seizures | 40 (28.5) |
| Dysautonomia | 3 (2.1) |
| Heterotopic ossification | 48 (34.3) |
| Cranial nerve involvement | 60 (42.9) |
| Contractures | 71 (50.7) |
| Deep vein thrombosis | 3 (2.1) |
| Pulmonary embolism | 4 (2.9) |
| Movement disorder | 3 (2.1) |
| Mental disorders | 82 (59.9) |
| Pressure ulcer | 23 (16.4) |
| Associated spinal cord injury | 4 (2.9) |