Penetrating Brain & Spine Injury

Overview

This course will review penetrating brain injury classification and terminology. Faculty will discuss clinical research as well as medical and surgical treatment options.

Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Identify predictors of positive patient outcomes for penetrating brain injury
Differentiate between ballistic properties that result in wound injuries vs. terminal/fatal injuries
Discuss the role of medical and surgical treatment options for penetrating brain injury

Faculty

Jonathon Cooke, MD
Penn State University
Hershey, PA

Joshua Medow, MD, MS, FAANS
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Madison, WI

Christopher Zacko, MD, FAANS
Penn State University
Hershey, PA

Planning Committee

Thomas Leipzig, MD, FAANS
Goodman Campbell Brain & Spine
Indianaoplis, IN

Jonas Sheehan, MD, FAANS
Penn State University
Hershey, PA

B. Gregory Thompson, Jr., MD, FAANS
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI

Samantha Luebbering
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Rolling Meadow, IL

Summary

Availability:

On-Demand

Cost:

FREE

Credit Offered:

No Credit Offered