[Specialties · 06]
Trauma Surgery
Emergency surgery for head and spine injuries. The first 48 hours are critical; the aim is to reduce neurological damage and stabilise the spine.
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Cranial Trauma Surgery
Head injury is a significant cause of death and disability in young adults and children. Assessment is planned on the basis of clinical examination together with CT/MRI imaging.
- Symptoms: severe headache, vomiting, seizures, signs of neck injury
- Bleeding: epidural, subdural, intraparenchymal, subarachnoid
- Management: monitoring, drainage and/or surgery – the first 48 hours are critical
Vertebral (Spinal) Trauma Surgery
Spinal injuries range widely, from soft tissue damage to spinal fractures/spinal cord injury. The aim is to reduce neurological damage and to allow stable mobilisation.
- Fracture types: compression, comminuted and burst fractures
- Imaging: clarification with MRI, CT and X-ray
- Treatment: brace/cast, instrumentation & fusion, vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty
Frequently asked questions
- 01Which symptoms mean I should seek emergency care?
- Sudden severe headache, vomiting, seizures, a change in consciousness, weakness in an arm/leg, or neck/back pain after an injury all require emergency assessment.
- 02Does every injury need surgery?
- No. Many cases can be managed with monitoring or a minimally invasive procedure, depending on the imaging and neurological condition.
- 03How long is the recovery period?
- It varies with the severity of the injury; the goal is early mobilisation and preservation of function.