GOS and GOS-E Case 8

Before his injury, this patient was a 20-year-old and a second-year, full-time student at an architectural college.

He lived with a couple of friends in a rented apartment, enjoyed a very active social life and had no steady relationship. He also loved playing computer games and could drive a car but did not own one.

He had no pre-existing medical conditions and ran every morning.

Pre-injury Status

Present Condition

After his injury, this patient is attending revalidation therapy and is improving. He has not been able, however, to resume his academic studies and blames it on his head injury.

He lives with his family close to the revalidation clinic. He has some social interactions but less than half as often as before.

He walks but cannot run like before. He spends most of his time playing computer games.

Present Condition

There are occasional disruptions due to the injury, but he is able to do most of the routine daily living activities.

His family can leave him alone for more than eight hours and he is able to get around using public transportation. He can handle money and can independently go shopping.

He is still troubled by a slight paralysis in the right hand which is assumed to be related to the head injury.

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