# Analysis of patients with head injuries: A retrospective study

## TL;DR

This study examines hospital data to understand the treatment and outcomes of patients with moderate to severe head injuries.

## Contribution

The study provides insights into neurosurgical intervention rates for traumatic brain injury patients.

## Key findings

- Neurosurgical intervention was required for less than 32% of patients with head injuries.
- The study included 1291 patients with moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries.
- Most patients had moderate injuries with a GCS score of 9/15.

## Abstract

Head injury with subsequent Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major source of morbidity and mortality and presents a challenge. A
retrospective study was conducted on patients hospitalized to the Department of Surgery having traumatic brain damage that ranges from
moderate to severe (GCS <12/15). In all, 1291 individuals participated, 411 had moderate head injuries (9/15 GCS score) and 240 had a
severe brain injury (GCS score of less than 8/15). It was noted that neurosurgical intervention was necessary for less than 32% of
patients in an emergency.