Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries: A Neurosurgeon’s Role in Emergency Care

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury (SCI) are critical medical conditions that require immediate and expert care. These injuries can result from accidents, falls, or sports-related incidents and can have profound, life-altering consequences. In a trauma situation, the role of a neurosurgeon is vital to stabilize the patient, assess the extent of the damage, and perform emergency surgery if needed to decompress the brain or spine, remove blood clots, or repair fractures.

Dr. Tolga Dündar and his team are equipped to handle complex neurotrauma cases. Surgical interventions for TBI may include procedures to relieve swelling and pressure on the brain. For a spinal cord injury, surgery can be performed to realign the spine, stabilize it with implants, and remove any bone fragments or discs pressing on the cord. Timely and precise surgical care is critical to minimize secondary damage and optimize the patient’s chances of recovery and rehabilitation.