Car accident, Neurosurgery FAQ

Emergency Surgery for Traumatic Brain Injury After Car Accident

Emergency surgery for retroperitoneal hemorrhage due to a car accident? My son was in a car accident last Friday around 11 PM. He underwent emergency surgery due to his critical condition and is currently in the intensive care unit, in a coma for 4-5 days. He is very restless and...

Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
It is very dangerous! Moreover, there is no guarantee that one will regain consciousness. According to research, if the coma scale is five or below (including five), the mortality rate is significantly higher compared to a score above five. However, I do not understand the part r...

Can Brain Injury from a Car Accident Affect Intelligence Long-Term?

Cognitive decline after a car accident? Hello Dr. Chang: I have a friend who was in a car accident over ten years ago. Although her physical injuries have healed, her IQ has decreased to that of an elementary school student. It has been more than ten years now. Is there still a p...

Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
The likelihood of recovery from an incident that occurred over a decade ago is likely very low!

Can Post-Car Accident Head Injuries Improve with Treatment and Lifestyle Changes?

Head injury from a car accident? Hello Dr. Ding, I would like to ask again, is it possible to improve the sequelae after a car accident through subsequent treatment, exercise, and diet?

Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Assessing individual constitution.

Understanding Brain Nerve Injuries: Recovery Time and Mental Impact

Head issues A 17-year-old was involved in a car accident that resulted in damage to a cranial nerve, and he is still experiencing altered consciousness after a month. It is uncertain which specific area was affected, but he is very active and even broke his hospital bed, which th...

Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Basically, if brain neurons are injured or die, they do not regenerate. Injuries to the frontal lobe can easily lead to memory loss and personality changes. It is advisable to bring a summary of the medical history along with a CT scan of the brain for a clearer discussion with t...

Understanding Recovery After Brain Surgery from a Motorcycle Accident

Surgery for head injury from a car accident? My brother, who is 21 years old, was in a car accident on June 18th. He was not wearing a helmet, which caused a blow to the right posterior part of his brain, resulting in bleeding. He was taken to the hospital and was awaiting surger...

Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Hello: It seems that although your brother was not unconscious before the surgery, the worsening of bleeding could still lead to him falling into a coma 2-3 hours later. Since the doctor said he is awake post-surgery, it indicates an improvement in his condition, but he may still...

Understanding Recovery Time After Brain Injury: A Family's Journey

A family member was in a car accident and suffered a brain hemorrhage. They have stopped using sedatives, but consciousness has not yet returned? Hello, doctor. My brother-in-law (32 years old) was in a car accident on July 18, which resulted in a head injury and bleeding in the ...

Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Hello: It appears that your brother-in-law was already in a comatose state prior to surgery, and due to delayed intracranial hemorrhage, he underwent two surgeries. This is a case of severe traumatic brain injury with intracranial bleeding. Our surgical intervention can only aim ...

Head Injury After Car Accident: Understanding Symptoms and Recovery

Head injury from a car accident? Hello Dr. Ding, I had a car accident on the morning of July 24th. I fainted at the scene but woke up shortly after and completely forgot what happened. I was taken to the hospital where a CT scan was performed. The doctor said there was nothing wr...

Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Head trauma can lead to long-term sequelae, and a small number of individuals may experience ongoing issues throughout their lives due to these sequelae. Therefore, it is recommended to drink plenty of water and get ample rest.

Recovery Potential for Hemiplegia After Traumatic Brain Injury

The possibility of recovery from hemiplegia? My friend was in a car accident on March 19, where the right side of his brain was directly impacted by a truck. He was urgently taken to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with traumatic intracranial hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, a...

Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Please make sure to do your rehabilitation properly; there will be opportunities.

Understanding Post-Trauma Brain Hemorrhage: Symptoms and Follow-Up Care

Cerebral hemorrhage Hello, doctor. I was involved in a serious car accident where I sustained a head injury and experienced a brain hemorrhage (left-sided subarachnoid hemorrhage). About ten days after the accident, I began to show symptoms of a concussion, including vomiting, se...

Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Your issue may be related to cervical spine problems. Of course, subarachnoid hemorrhage can cause severe headaches, so you need to stay well-hydrated. If you are still concerned, it would be advisable to schedule another CT scan.

Concussion or Whiplash? Understanding Your Symptoms After a Car Accident

Concussion? Whiplash? Hello Dr. Ding, last week on the evening of July 24th, I was rear-ended by another vehicle traveling at 60 km/h while my car was stationary. I did not sustain any external injuries to my head (I don't think I hit the steering wheel), but at that moment,...

Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Due to the lack of a personal examination, I can only provide suggestions based on experience. Your issue may be related to a cervical spine injury. As for a concussion, it is not considered a concussion if there is no loss of consciousness. However, cervical spine injuries canno...

Understanding Coma After Car Accident: Key Questions and Insights

Coma due to a car accident? The patient is 50 years old and was brought to the hospital after a car accident on Saturday (the 20th) at 11 AM. The Glasgow Coma Scale score was 3, and the pupils were dilated. A right subdural hematoma was diagnosed. Due to the regional hospital...

Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Your information is indeed insufficient, so I will share based on experience! Generally speaking, if a patient arrives at the hospital with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of only 3 and there is not much bleeding, the prognosis is typically very poor. If surgery is performed, it would...

Understanding Concussions and Their Potential Link to Brain Atrophy

Concussion and cerebral atrophy? Hello, doctor. I had a concussion from a car accident two months ago, and I have fully recovered with no discomfort. I came across information online suggesting that concussions can lead to brain atrophy later on. Is this likely? What are the symp...

Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
There are many causes of brain atrophy, and concussion can be one possible cause; however, brain atrophy does not necessarily present with symptoms!

Understanding Delayed Symptoms of Concussion After Head Trauma

Head injury with concussion? Hello Dr. Ding: My nephew was involved in a rear-end collision while driving without maintaining a safe distance. After police intervention, neither party required medical attention at the scene. About 6 to 7 days later, the other party called to repo...

Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Due to the lack of direct examination, this response is based solely on experience. A concussion is the mildest form of head injury. According to Wikipedia, "A concussion is a common and relatively mild brain injury that occurs when a person experiences a sudden impact or jo...

Frequent Head Injuries at Work: Understanding Headaches and Memory Loss

Frequent headaches often occur due to being overly busy at work and carelessly bumping the head? Hello Dr. Ding: I work at a dental clinic, and since we have a high volume of patients every day, I often don't pay attention to how close the medical equipment is to my head whe...

Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
It is possible to experience similar symptoms after a head injury, and in some cases, these symptoms may persist for more than a year. A small number of individuals may have lifelong sequelae following a head injury. These can include dizziness, headaches, and even memory impairm...

Understanding Disc Herniation After Car Accidents: Treatment Options

Herniated disc after a car accident? The image above is an MRI scan. I would like to ask the physician to take a moment to respond to the following questions. Thank you. Dear Doctor, I was involved in a car accident on June 8, 2011, and the MRI scan shows a C3 nerve root contus...

Dr. Xie Bojun Reply:
1. The MRI images cannot be opened. 2. Online consultations are not entirely accurate. Although you have described your symptoms clearly, the physician still needs to perform a physical assessment and neurological examination in person to address your concerns! 3. For outpati...

Post-Car Accident Symptoms: Understanding Neurological Issues

Symptoms after a car accident? Hello Doctor, three months ago, I sustained a head injury due to a car accident. At the time of the injury, there was bleeding from my head, but the doctors and nurses at the hospital could not find any visible wounds. Over the past three months, in...

Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
1. The sequelae of head trauma do not resolve quickly, so it may take some time. About 5% of patients may not fully recover from these sequelae. 2. If there is numbness or pain in both hands, it is possible that there was a concomitant cervical spine injury at the time, which is ...

Post-Accident Headaches and Nausea: Understanding Possible Causes

Headache and vomiting? My girlfriend was in a car accident a while ago and had some stitches on her forehead. It has been over two weeks now, and she only experiences dizziness when lying down to sleep and slight dizziness with certain movements. She saw a doctor a few weeks ago,...

Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Due to the incomplete information available online, based solely on your content, if you need further information regarding the intracranial region, it is recommended that you visit a neurosurgery outpatient clinic. Generally speaking, the likelihood of delayed intracranial hemor...

Understanding Post-Surgery Complications from Intracranial Hemorrhage

Intracranial hemorrhage. Postoperative complications? Doctor: Hello! I would like to ask a question. My daughter is 4 years old. She had a car accident in April, resulting in a skull fracture and subdural hematoma in the left frontal region. Three days later, she underwent a cran...

Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
It is important to clarify that generally, it is intracranial hemorrhage that leads to sequelae, while complications from the surgery itself are relatively rare. Due to the lack of complete data, potential sequelae are predicted based on experience. Many injuries may not be visib...

Understanding Head Injury Symptoms After a Car Accident

Symptoms of head trauma after a car accident? Hello doctor, a few days ago my girlfriend and I were in a car accident. Initially, I had no external injuries to my head, but after a day, I noticed a small bruise and slight swelling at the back of my head, which hurts when pressed....

Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Since you did not visit in person, all suggestions are for reference only. Generally, head injuries can result in lingering symptoms such as dizziness and headaches, which may sometimes persist for more than three months. Therefore, it is recommended that you drink plenty of wate...

Recovering from Severe Brain Injury: Navigating Rehabilitation Options

Severe brain injury from a car accident? Hello Dr. Ding, my brother had a serious car accident on October 16, 2010, which resulted in severe damage to his right brain. After surgery, he developed a blood clot in the left brain and was transferred to another hospital around Octobe...

Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
It seems that health insurance regulations state that after six months, rehabilitation cannot be claimed as a reason for hospitalization. In fact, if rehabilitation can continue at home or in a nursing facility, it would be beneficial for the patient. Rehabilitation does not nece...

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