Sub-Tracks:
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Management, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Management, Head Trauma in Pediatric Patients, Polytrauma and Multidisciplinary Trauma Care, Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery in Trauma, Craniomaxillofacial Trauma, Trauma-Related Neurodegenerative Diseases
Internal medicine : Internal medicine specialists also play an essential role in trauma care, especially when trauma patients have pre-existing chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or respiratory issues. They are responsible for:
Pediatrics: Pediatric neurosurgery in trauma care is a highly specialized field that focuses on managing neurological injuries in children, who present unique challenges due to their developing brains and bodies.
Geriatric Care: Geriatric care in neurosurgery, particularly in trauma care, presents unique challenges and requires careful consideration of the physiological and functional changes that come with aging. Older adults often face higher risks when dealing with traumatic injuries, especially brain and spinal cord trauma, due to underlying comorbidities, frailty, and the natural decline in the resilience of body systems. Neurosurgeons working with geriatric patients in trauma settings need to integrate a range of factors to optimize care and outcomes.