Using everyday language patients and their families can easily understand, three neurosurgeons explain the different types of head trauma, the symptoms of brain trauma, methods for imaging the brain, what to expect during hospitalization, the difference between coma and vegetative state, concussions, and long-term consequences of head injury. A few black and white images and a glossary are provided. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)