Patient Story: Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Case Study: 30-year-old male with Traumatic Brain Injury and Complex Polytrauma Following High-Speed Road Traffic Collision

Background & Injury History

  • High-speed road traffic collision
  • Traumatic brain injury (subdural haemorrhage)
  • Orthopaedic injuries and surgical interventions
  • Psychological trauma

Medicess Involvement: Initial Needs Assessment

Key Needs Identified
  • Neurorehabilitation
  • Cognitive rehabilitation
  • Physical recovery
  • Psychological support
  • Vocational planning

Treatment & Services

Physiotherapy 

  • Structured rehabilitation programme
  • Gym and personal trainer support

Neuropsychology & OT

  • Cognitive rehabilitation
  • Functional independence strategies

Psychological Therapy

  • Trauma focussed therapy

Medical Coordination

  • MDT Reviews
  • Surgical follow-up

Vocational Support

  • Vocational rehabilitation assessment
  • Phased return-to-work planning

Outcome & Case Management Impact:

  • Improved cognitive function
  • Restored independence
  • Enhanced physical conditioning
  • Progress toward return to work
  • Prevented fragmented care
  • Optimised neurological recovery
  • Reduced long-term disability risk
  • Delivered cost-effective, targeted rehabilitation

Our rehabilitation case manager says:

“This case required a coordinated neurorehabilitation approach alongside physical recovery. Early neuropsychological assessment identified cognitive challenges affecting attention, memory, and fatigue, which were addressed through structured rehabilitation and occupational therapy input. Regular multidisciplinary review ensured that both neurological and physical recovery remained aligned, enabling steady functional progress and supporting a structured return towards vocational goals.”

Patient feedback:

“After the accident, I struggled not just physically but also with concentration and fatigue. The support I received helped me understand these changes and manage them day to day. The rehabilitation programme made a real difference, and over time I’ve been able to rebuild my confidence and work towards getting back to employment.”