What condition does Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) exclude?

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) specifically refers to brain injuries that occur due to an external physical force, such as a blow or jolt to the head. This means that it involves injuries resulting from accidents, falls, or violent encounters, which are classified as acquired injuries.

In contrast, congenital brain injuries are conditions present at birth, often resulting from genetic factors or complications during pregnancy and delivery. These injuries are not the result of external physical trauma, thus they fall outside the definition of TBI. This distinction is crucial because TBI focuses on the effects of trauma rather than those conditions layered from birth or developmental factors.