A neurotrauma is a sudden injury to the head or spine. Concussions, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), skull fractures, spinal column fractures, and spinal cord injuries are all included (SCI). We are well equipped to treat all kind of Neurotrauma injuries.
A neurotrauma is a sudden injury to the head or spine. Concussions, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), skull fractures, spinal column fractures, and spinal cord injuries are all included (SCI). We are well equipped to treat all kind of Neurotrauma injuries.
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A fall, car accident, collisions with a moving object (such as a car), or an assault can also result in a spinal column (cervical, thoracic, or lumbosacral spine) or spinal cord injury. As with head injuries, there are numerous types of spine trauma, with varying degrees of severity. You could become weak or paralysed depending on what happened. We treat the following types of spine trauma on a regular basis:
Neurotrauma can occur on its own or in conjunction with other types of bodily injury. Most people who suffer serious head or spine injuries go to the hospital through the emergency room (ER) and do not schedule appointments or choose their surgeons. When you arrive at our ER, we immediately assess you for head or spine injury, often using a brain scan to provide us with a clear picture of your injuries. We typically use computed tomography (CT or CAT) scans of the head or spine, but we may also use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Imaging scans are not always sufficient to determine what is going on in your
brain or spine. To diagnose a we perform the following tests:
Detailed neurological examinations, which may include the Glasgow Coma Scale scoring system. This
scale assists us in determining the severity of a brain injury by evaluating your ability to follow
directions, blink your eyes, and move your arms and legs. We also consider whether you are speaking
coherently. Each brain injury is unique, but in general, higher scores indicate milder injuries.
Formal neuropsychological testing and cognitive evaluations by a
neuropsychologist
Physical and occupational therapist evaluations
The way we treat head and spine injuries is determined by a number of factors,
including the type of injury and its severity. Mild injuries may only necessitate careful
observation. More severe injuries may necessitate surgery. Even if the injury is minor, certain
types of injuries necessitate surgery.
Depending on your needs, we also provide neuropsychological therapy, speech therapy, physical
therapy, occupational therapy, and rehabilitation medicine at Mount Sinai.
The following surgical procedures are carried out by us:
Most people who sustain mild traumatic injuries to the head or spine recover fully. Even after a minor injury, such as a concussion, you may experience persistent symptoms. If this occurs, we will continue to work with you.
