TRAUMA TO THE CENTRAL AND PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEMS PART II: A STATISTICAL PROFILE OF SURGICAL TREATMENT NEW SOUTH WALES 1977

Abstract

The epidemiological aspects of the mortality, morbidity and the costs of neurotrauma in New South Wales 1977 were outlined in Part I of this report. Part II outlines the profile of surgical work in this field in New South Wales in 1977. In all, 21,973 patients were admitted to New South Wales Hospitals in 1977 for neurotraumatic conditions (85% with head, 13% with spinal and 2% with peripheral nerve injuries); and 1,513 patients required surgery (49% with head, 22% with spinal and 29% with peripheral nerve injuries). The profile of surgery for disc disease is outlined. The participation of neurosurgeons in the management of neurotrauma is assessed.