One part of the brain controls our breathing, heart and circulation. Other parts of the brain control our vision, physical movement, memory, hearing and emotions, to name a few. The brain is our most vital organ and is involved in every aspect of our body's functioning. A concussion is a traumatically induced alteration in mental status that may or may not involve loss of consciousness. A contusion is a serious blow to the brain, which results in bruising of the brain and more noticeable loss of functions.
More comprehensive care is required for a contusion.
Follow up treatment and evaluation are required on a regular basis. A skull fracture results in damage to the skin and bone of the skull as well as the brain itself. The form of medical treatment varies with the location an severity of the fracture. Close observation and follow up treatment are always required. Many skull fractures result in mild to severe problems associated with daily functioning such as walking, memory, vision and behavior.