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Trauma of the Brain & Spine

Brain and spinal injuries are most often caused by motor vehicle crashes, sports injuries, firearms or falls at home or work, and a number of these people have long-term disabilities as a result of the injury. Spinal cord injuries affect millions of Americans yearly and many live with the continuing effects of these injuries.

Kadlec Neuroscience Center provides expert care to patients with brain and spinal injuries. Patients treated at KNC benefit from the combined skills of a team of specialists that includes neurosurgeons, neurologists and anesthesiologists.

Our services include:

• Intracranial Pressure Monitoring (ICP)
• Decompressive craniectomy
• Evacuation of subdural and epidural hematoma
• Craniotomy for evacuation of hemorrhage
• Spinal decompression and stabilization
• Stabilization of complex spinal fractures
• Traumatic lesions of the spine
• 24/7 intensivist-staffed Intensive Care Unit
• Ongoing care for brain trauma patients
• Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at Kadlec Regional Medical Center