Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI)

Difusal Axonal Injury (DAI): Basically, the condition is caused when the brain shakes around violently within the skull, which happens when there's very rapid acceleration and deceleration. Shaken Baby Syndrome is one example of it, and in adults, you see it a lot with victims of high speed car accidents. During that acceleration/deceleration, axons are sheared, which is permanent. Axons are the nerve cells, or pathways on which neurons travel (neurons basically send messages across our brain). When the axons are sheared, there's no way to repair those pathways/nerve cells, they are permanently broken - that means that the messages that would be sent across those nerve cells can never be received by the part of the brain that needs to receive those messages. And since this condition is diffuse, it means that those pathways are broken in multiple areas of the brain.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diffuse_axonal_injury

12 comments:

  1. Stephen OliverOctober 26, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Cindy,
    Troy is a fighter and so are you and the boys. My prayers are with you and looking forward to a speedy recovery. Please let me know what we can do to help...just name it.
    Love ya,
    Steve Oliver

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  2. AnonymousOctober 26, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Cindy,
    Steve is right: Troy is a fighter. I am a prayer warrior and I will pray for you all. When Troy is all better, tell him he can have a little kiss. ;)Love to your boys.
    donna

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  3. AnonymousOctober 26, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Cindy,
    Chris and I are in complete shock over Troy's condition and are thinking of your whole family every minute of the day. We send positive vibes out to you and the kids, and pray for Troy's complete recovery.
    -Andrew and Chris Markham

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  4. MIKE AND JANET WEGNEROctober 26, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    CINDY, MIKE AND I ARE DEVASTATED OVER THIS ACCIDENT AND ARE PRAYING FOR TROY, YOU, AND THE BOYS. WE AGREE WITH STEPHEN OLIVER. TROY IS A FIGHTER! IF ANYONE CAN GET THROUGH THIS...IT IS TROY. BE STRONG AND PLEASE KNOW THAT WE ARE HERE FOR YOU. WE LOVE YOU GUYS AND HAVE BEEN PRAYING NON STOP! THE POWER OF PRAYER IS SO UNBELIEVABLE! MUCH LOVE!!! JANET AND MIKE

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  5. Mountain BikingOctober 27, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Dear Cindy,
    We're so sad to hear about your loss. Our hearts go out to you and your boys. Troy had a true zest for life and we're sure his spirit will live on in your sons. We're here for you.
    Val & Gerry Mountain

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  6. AnonymousOctober 29, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Dear Cindy, we r so sorry n sad to hear about your loss.we still cannot belive it. Please let us known what we can do for u.
    Chris & Helen

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  7. AnonymousOctober 29, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Dear Cindy, Tanner, Reese and Von

    I am so very sorry for what has happened and there are no words that can make it better. You all have been in my prayers every since Sunday when my son Gary told me what had happened. Troy was and is an awesome guy with so much love for all of you. He is now your Guardian Angel caring and watching over you, guiding you through life with his arms wrapped around you all loving you. I will always hold you near in my heart and in my prayers always. If there is ANYTHING I can do JUST let me know and I'll be there.
    Becky ( Gary's Mom)

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  8. AnonymousOctober 29, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Cindy,
    Just letting you know that even from hundreds of miles away there are many arms wrapping you up in all our love. I'm soooo sorry. Thinking about you all, love you lots and how I wish I could make it all better!!!
    xoxo
    Love Lori, Jenna, Kate and Adam

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  9. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    My Dearest Cindy,
    I just heard the news and I can't tell you how sorry Randy and I are. This is such a terrible shock and we can't imagine what you are going through. I can see from all the messages that Troy and yourself are well loved. I hope that all the love that everyone has for you helps to ease some of the pain. I just keep seeing in my mind all of us together at your dad's birthday. I am so thankful to have had that time with all of you and especially Troy. He was always so much fun and never a dull moment. I don't know if you knew but Randy nicknamed him "Ever Ready" (battery)as the E R Bunny kept going on and on!! So much energy and zest for life. I know your mom and dad raised you to be a strong girl with a big heart and I know this will help you to carry on. Troy was very proud of you and his boys. I know he'll be watching over you all. I will call you soon. MUCH LOVE!! Laurie and Randy.

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  10. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Dear Cindy,

    I am a long-time client of Troy's. Although we have never met, Troy did speak of his family a few times. Please know that he is in a better place and his loving memories will be everlasting in you and your son's hearts.

    Blessings,
    Bob McCall

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  11. AnonymousNovember 5, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Dear Cindy,

    I am a client of Troy's also. My deepest sympathy to you and family. Hope Troy will rest in peace. Will be thinking of you in my prayers.
    Janet Shi

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  12. Pat ObuchowskiNovember 5, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Dear Cindy,
    I met Troy years ago through our BNI group. I am so sad to hear about his accident. I will always remember Troy as wanting to contribute in a big way and make a difference in his family, work and community. There is no doubt he did that. His 'go for it' spirit will be missed. My last memory is of him competing at Mariner's Point laughing wildly on the water. It's a great memory.

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