Why neurotrauma is a focused pathway
Neurotrauma includes injuries affecting the brain, skull, spinal cord or related structures. Dr. Barki’s official profile documents a Fellowship in Neurotraumatology from Cambridge, UK and research involvement in traumatic brain injury.
Common neurotrauma problems
- Traumatic brain injury and concussion
- Subdural and other intracranial bleeding after injury
- Skull fractures and complications of head injury
- Spinal fractures and spinal cord injury
- Neurological symptoms following significant trauma
Assessment and treatment planning
Neurotrauma assessment may involve clinical neurological examination and imaging such as CT or MRI depending on the injury and the patient's condition. Treatment ranges from observation and medical management to neurosurgical intervention when clinically indicated.
Research highlight
Dr. Barki is an author of A Survey of Traumatic Brain Injuries from Road Traffic Collisions in a Lower Middle-Income Country, published in Cureus in 2023.
View the publication on PubMed
Common questions
When should I seek specialist assessment after a head injury?
Urgent assessment is appropriate for concerning neurological symptoms, loss of consciousness, repeated vomiting, worsening headache, seizure, confusion or deterioration after injury.
Does every head injury require surgery?
No. Management depends on the injury pattern, symptoms, examination, imaging and clinical risk. Some patients need observation or medical treatment, while others require surgery.
What is the role of CT after head injury?
CT is commonly used when imaging is clinically indicated because it can quickly identify important bleeding, fractures and other acute findings.