TRAUMA

Traumatic injuries to the nervous system, including head injuries and spinal injuries, are unfortunately prevalent in our society. These injuries can be mild or severe, resulting in death and severe neurologic injury. They are usually associated with various mechanisms of trauma, such as assaults, motor vehicle accidents and falls among others. The special needs of these particular patients with injuries to the brain, spine, and spinal cord often require immediate intervention by a neurosurgeon trained to deal with these injuries as well as the subsequent management of the patient in the hospital.

Traumatic injuries to the brain sometimes require surgery. In addition, they can require specialized aggressive management in the ICU (intensive care unit) to allow for survival and/or recovery from these injuries. Spine and spinal cord injuries also fall within the realm of the neurosurgeon with specialized training in these areas, both surgical and nonsurgical. The neurosurgeons at SDNSI are experienced and highly trained to deal with all of the aspects of traumatic injuries to the nervous system. In addition to being available and "on call" at the major trauma centers in San Diego, we have had additional training in caring for these patients during their potentially long ICU courses. In addition to the above, one of the neurosurgeons at SDNSI has undergone a specialized fellowship in neurosurgical critical care and trauma, making him the only neurosurgeon in San Diego County to have had this specialized instruction and training.

The outcome for patients with traumatic injuries relies heavily on the expertise, experience, and knowledge of the neurosurgeons caring for them. This and more are provided for by the neurosurgeons at SDNSI. When entrusting your family member’s care to one of the neurosurgeons at SDNSI during these crucial times, you can be assured that they are receiving the best possible care that medical science can offer.

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