From Drop to Ocean: The Chain of Neurosurgical Discovery-From Drop to Ocean: Neurotrauma

From Drop to Ocean: Neurotrauma - David O. Okonkwo, MD, PhD, FAANS

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Dr. David Aconquo's presentation at the Neurotrauma Drop to Ocean conference highlighted the historical and ongoing innovations in neurosurgery, particularly emphasizing neurotrauma. He traced its roots back to ancient practices, noting significant milestones like the introduction of the Glasgow Coma Scale and the development of CT scanning. The talk underscored landmark achievements such as the recent advancement of blood tests for traumatic brain injury diagnosis. These innovations mark a shift in how TBIs are assessed, utilizing clinical pictures, biomarkers, and imaging, presenting a transformative approach to neurological diagnostics and care.

Keywords

neurosurgery

neurotrauma

Glasgow Coma Scale

traumatic brain injury

neurological diagnostics