Different types of fractures lead to differing levels of injury and trauma. See a body map of the skull. A basal fracture occurs in the floor of the skull: the areas around the eyes, ears ...

This type of break is known as a basilar skull fracture. The bruise might appear behind one or both ears. Basilar skull fractures can lead to permanent brain injury, meningitis, or other ...

Read on to learn more about raccoon eyes and what can cause it. Raccoon eyes is most often caused by a basal skull fracture (BSF). The basal part of your skull is the bottom portion where the ...

Her request filed in court in late June stated she was diagnosed with an "acute head injury" and said there were "signs of a basilar skull fracture." Bauer's representatives noted she had no ...

Traumatic events, or a fracture, typically cause raccoon eyes. Other conditions can contribute to the symptom as well, but they are less common. Basal skull fractures (BSF) are the most common ...

Invented by Dr. Robert Hubbard and promoted by him and business partner Jim Downing, a five-time IMSA champion, the HANS was designed to prevent the basal skull fractures. Brett Bodine started ...