Head Injury Management in Road Traffic Accident Patients: A Case Report

  • Soobia Saeed Sohail University
  • Rubina Ghani Jinnah Medical and Dental College/ Sohail University, Pathological and Molecular Laboratories
  • Sana Irshad Jinnah Medical and Dental College
  • Hasan Ali Bahria University of Health Sciences, Karachi
  • Sadia Rehman Bahria University of health sciences
Keywords: Road traffic accident (RTA), Head injury, CT scan, cerebral spinal fluid

Abstract

Objective: To examine recovery outcomes for patients with head injuries from road traffic accidents (RTAs), focusing on neurosurgical care.

 

Methodology: We studied patients admitted to our hospital with head injuries from RTAs. This included a case study of a 55-year-old man severely injured in a road accident, highlighting neuropsychological assessments and treatment outcomes.

 

Results:

The case report presents the successful recovery of a 55-year-old patient who sustained severe head injuries from a road traffic accident. Following neurosurgical intervention to remove blood clots and comprehensive neuropsychological therapy, the patient showed significant improvement in memory and cognitive functions. The outcomes demonstrate a positive response to the integrated treatment approach, with the patient regaining substantial normalcy in life over the course of three months.

 

Conclusion: The case of a 55-year-old patient highlights the challenges and outcomes of treating severe head injuries resulting from RTAs. Key findings include the importance of immediate and appropriate neurosurgical care and neuropsychological support.

 

Published
2024-09-16
Section
Case Reports

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